Barricaid Versus Coe-pak following Periodontal Flap Surgery

Dr. Maya Indurkar; Dr. Renu Verma; Dr.Arati Maurya

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

Barricaid Versus Coe-pak following Periodontal Flap Surgery

Dr. Maya Indurkar, Dr. Renu Verma, Dr. Arati Maurya

Abstract :

Aim: To compare Barricaid with most widely used non‑eugenol coe–pak pack in the perspective of healing, acceptance and esthetics following periodontal flap surgery. Materials and Methods: 20 patients suffering from chronic periodontitis, requiring periodontal flap surgery, were selected and divided randomly into Group I (control– coe pak dressing) and Group II (test– Barricaid dressing). Pain and discomfort scores were recorded on day 1, 2, and 3 while plaque scores, gingival index, were recorded on day 7. Patient’s subjective evaluation and preference for the dressing material were recorded. Result: Group II showed better results than Group I when plaque scores, gingival index scores, and pain and discomfort scores were compared though the differences were not statistically significant. Subjects found no unpleasant taste/smell and perceived the light‑cured dressing to be better. A significantly higher number of patients preferred light‑cured resin as a post‑surgical dressing over Coe‑pak.