Evaluation of the haemostatic action of povidone- iodine in dental extraction : clinical and follow up prospective study

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Background : this study aimed to evaluate the hemostatic action of providence-iodine by irrigation of the alveolar sockets after extraction against the use of normal saline alone.

Materials and Methods : this clinical prospective study included 60 patients (35 males, 25 females), ranging in age from 20 to 60 years.

All minor oral surgery patients at (Oral& Maxillofacial Surgery Department in College of Dentistry / Babylon University) from March 2011 to January 2012.

The patients were divided equally into treatment & control groups.

Providence-iodine (1 %, w / v) was used for irrigation of extraction sockets in the treatment group and saline was used in the control group.

Results : the 60 patients were divided equally into treatment & control groups.

Providence-iodine (1 %, w / v) was used for irrigation of extraction sockets in the treatment group and saline was used in the control group.

In the treatment group, 24 patients showed cessation of bleeding compared to only 7 in the control group.

Povidone-iodine significantly (P < 0.01) controlled bleeding as compared to saline.

Conclusion : Iodine is corrosive due to its oxidizing potential while providence is a thickening and granulating agent, together they have a chemo cauterizing effect that could be the reason for the cessation of bleeding.