In oral and maxillofacial surgery, a small number of drugs are used to treat wounds, pain, infection, and healing. The ingredients, uses, and effects of these drugs on oral tissues are not well understood, despite their widespread usage. The purpose of this study is to identify the ideal material for the treatment of intraoral wounds. Among the materials that can be used successfully are Alvogyl, Carnoy’s solution (CS), bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP), zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE), and Whitehead’s varnish (WV). Databases such as PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect will be used to conduct a systematic literature review spanning 2012 to 2022. “BIPP,” “ZOE,” “Alvogyl,” and “intraoral wound dressing” will be the keywords used. The selection procedure for the articles that were searched will be explained using a PRISMA flowchart. There have been conflicting results, especially when deciding between ZOE and Alvogyl for intraoral wound dressings. Both of these materials have appropriate properties. However, because of the possibility of adverse consequences with prolonged use, BIPP has not been observed to be utilised regularly. Zinc oxide, eugenol, and alvogyl are equally suitable materials to use as intraoral dressings.
