Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of povidone-iodine, salt base water (Himalaya), and normal saline on soft tissue healing and pain alleviation as post-extraction mouthwashes in the dental clinic of Taibah Dental Hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In the present study, the effects of various types of mouthwash, including normal saline, Himalaya natural salt mouthwash, and diluted betadine solution were compared regarding the extraction socket healing and improved patient experience. The pain and edema were assessed using a visual analog scale, and soft tissue healing was assessed using the Landry and Turnbull criteria.
Results: On the first day, nearly all the study participants experienced the same level of discomfort, which then progressively subsided over 5 days. The wounds were examined for soft tissue healing on days 3 and 7 following surgery and revealed no difference between the groups.
Conclusion: Despite the fact that all mouthwash types produced equal beneficial effects, there was no statistically significant difference in the effect of using various types of mouthwash on the acceleration of soft tissue healing or the reduction of pain after uncomplicated exodontia.

Key words: Extraction, mouthwash, healing, pain, Saudi Arabia.