Effect of Iodine Povidone Mouthwash on the Periodontal Health of Orthodontic Patients

PVP-I Mouthwash and Periodontal Health During Orthodontic Treatment

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of iodine povidone mouthwash on periodontal health in orthodontic patients. Study Design: Quasi-experimental pre-post study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthodontics, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, over a period of four weeks. Methodology: A total of 34 orthodontic patients with fixed appliances were assessed. Orthodontic Plaque Index (OPI) and Gingival Index (GI) were recorded before and after 4 weeks of using iodine povidone mouthwash twice daily. A paired t-test was applied for statistical analysis. Results: A statistically significant reduction was observed in both OPI (from 1.93 ± 0.45 to 1.52 ± 0.46, p = 0.0001) and GI (from 1.48 ± 0.40 to 1.21 ± 0.38, p = 0.008). Conclusion: Iodine povidone mouthwash significantly improves periodontal health in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances.