Role of povidone iodine (PVP-I) in surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars: Hemostyptic and anti-edema?

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this prospective study is to investigate the role of povidone iodine in reducing hemostyptic and edema in surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on 40 impacted lower third molars of 20 patients (8 males + 12 females) their ages ranged between (18-33 years).These patients had two symmetric impacted lower third molars. The samples were categorized into two groups, the normal saline was used as an irrigant solution in the first group and the (PVP-I) solution was used in the second group. The edema and pain were observed after one, two and seven days. The bleeding was estimated after 24 and 48 hours. After that the data was examined using SPSS statistic program. P values lower than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: There was a difference in the edema (P