Dental OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Practice Exam

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For how long should a dressing be kept in place after periodontal surgery?

3 days
1 week
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The correct answer is: 1 week

The recommended duration for keeping a dressing in place after periodontal surgery is generally one week. This timeframe allows for sufficient healing of the surgical site and protects it from mechanical irritation and contamination. During the first week post-surgery, the tissues undergo significant healing, and maintaining a dressing can help support the newly formed tissue and prevent potential complications, such as infections or displacement of the healing tissue. After this period, the dressing may no longer be as necessary, as the initial healing phase typically stabilizes, allowing for improved tissue integrity. Longer durations, such as two weeks or more, may not provide additional benefits and could potentially lead to discomfort or complications, such as irritation or bacterial growth underneath the dressing. Thus, one week is seen as the optimal time frame for effective healing and protection in the post-operative period.