Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-5 | Issue-01 | 39-41
Review Article
Dressings in Oral and Maxillofacial Region- A Review
Dr. Bhavan Chand Yemineni, Dr. G. Jeevan Kumar, Dr. Suraj Potdar, Dr. Dani Mihir Tusharbhai, Dr. Arundhati Pramod Hinge, Dr. Makrand Sapat, Dr. Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari
Published : Jan. 27, 2020
Abstract
Oral and Maxillofacial region encompasses a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects involving the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Soft tissue injuries, when they occur in isolation or in combination with other injuries, are among the most challenging tasks to manage by the operator. In spite of their high incidence, there are very few studies noted in the literature which systematically elaborates the management of these injuries. This articles aims at emphasizing on the various dressings that can be used in the management of soft tissue injuries of the Oral and Maxillofacial region.