Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to compare and evaluate the efficacy of topical use of povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I) solution and chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on dental plaque regrowth after 3 and 7 days in toddlers aged 24–36 months. Materials and Methods A randomized controlled trial that included 45 he...

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Main Authors: Nour Al Basha, Mawia Karkoutly, Nada Bshara
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-10-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.755
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Mawia Karkoutly
Nada Bshara
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description Abstract Objectives This study aimed to compare and evaluate the efficacy of topical use of povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I) solution and chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on dental plaque regrowth after 3 and 7 days in toddlers aged 24–36 months. Materials and Methods A randomized controlled trial that included 45 healthy toddlers aged 24–36 months, who were randomly assigned to three groups. The first group received a placebo (distilled water (DW)) (negative control). The second group received topical CHX gel (0.2% w/v) (positive control). The third group received topical PVP‐I solution (10% w/v). Plaque accumulation was measured at the baseline (t0), after 3 days (t1) and after 7 days (t2) using the Turesky‐modified Quigley–Hein plaque index (TMQHPI). Oral hygiene practices were prohibited during the trial period. The trial ID is ACTRN12623000567628. Results In the DW group, the mean of the TMQHPI score was 1.89 ± 0.67 at t0 and decreased to 1.45 ± 0.66 at t1 (p = .028). Similarly, in the CHX group, the mean of the TMQHPI score was 1.83 ± 1.06 at t0 and decreased to 1.02 ± 0.99 at t1 (p = .033). Regarding the PVP‐I group, the mean of the TMQHPI score went from 1.84 ± 0.85 to 1.01 ± 0.61 at t1 and then increased to 1.57 ± 0.74 at t2. Those changes were statistically significant (p = .001) and (p = .002), respectively. No statistically significant difference was noted between TMQHPI scores at t0 (p = .789). Regarding t1 and t2, no statistically significant difference was found between the three groups (p > .05). Conclusion CHX and PVP‐I efficacy lasted only for 3 days, and PVP‐I was not superior to CHX in terms of plaque control in toddlers. However, further studies are needed to determine the long‐term efficacy of these antiplaque agents in toddlers.
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spelling doaj.art-88a36d8a0c39403db216baf8616396072023-10-18T03:37:29ZengWileyClinical and Experimental Dental Research2057-43472023-10-019576477110.1002/cre2.755Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trialNour Al Basha0Mawia Karkoutly1Nada Bshara2Department of Pediatric Dentistry Damascus University Damascus Syrian Arab RepublicDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry Damascus University Damascus Syrian Arab RepublicDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry Damascus University Damascus Syrian Arab RepublicAbstract Objectives This study aimed to compare and evaluate the efficacy of topical use of povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I) solution and chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on dental plaque regrowth after 3 and 7 days in toddlers aged 24–36 months. Materials and Methods A randomized controlled trial that included 45 healthy toddlers aged 24–36 months, who were randomly assigned to three groups. The first group received a placebo (distilled water (DW)) (negative control). The second group received topical CHX gel (0.2% w/v) (positive control). The third group received topical PVP‐I solution (10% w/v). Plaque accumulation was measured at the baseline (t0), after 3 days (t1) and after 7 days (t2) using the Turesky‐modified Quigley–Hein plaque index (TMQHPI). Oral hygiene practices were prohibited during the trial period. The trial ID is ACTRN12623000567628. Results In the DW group, the mean of the TMQHPI score was 1.89 ± 0.67 at t0 and decreased to 1.45 ± 0.66 at t1 (p = .028). Similarly, in the CHX group, the mean of the TMQHPI score was 1.83 ± 1.06 at t0 and decreased to 1.02 ± 0.99 at t1 (p = .033). Regarding the PVP‐I group, the mean of the TMQHPI score went from 1.84 ± 0.85 to 1.01 ± 0.61 at t1 and then increased to 1.57 ± 0.74 at t2. Those changes were statistically significant (p = .001) and (p = .002), respectively. No statistically significant difference was noted between TMQHPI scores at t0 (p = .789). Regarding t1 and t2, no statistically significant difference was found between the three groups (p > .05). Conclusion CHX and PVP‐I efficacy lasted only for 3 days, and PVP‐I was not superior to CHX in terms of plaque control in toddlers. However, further studies are needed to determine the long‐term efficacy of these antiplaque agents in toddlers.https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.755antimicrobialchlorhexidinedental plaquepovidone iodine
spellingShingle Nour Al Basha
Mawia Karkoutly
Nada Bshara
Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
antimicrobial
chlorhexidine
dental plaque
povidone iodine
title Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial
title_full Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial
title_short Comparative efficacy of topical povidone‐iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial
title_sort comparative efficacy of topical povidone iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers a randomized controlled trial
topic antimicrobial
chlorhexidine
dental plaque
povidone iodine
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.755
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