Comparative evaluation of mouthwash containing 0.1% Hydrogen Peroxide, 0.05% lactoferrin and 0.14% zinc lactate with 2% povidone iodine on clinical healing outcomes following periodontal surgery A Randomised controlled trial

This study aims to compare the effect of two postoperative mouthwashes on healing after periodontal surgery. One mouthwash contains 0 point 1 percent hydrogen peroxide 0 point 05 percent lactoferrin and 0 point 14 percent zinc lactate and the other contains 2 percent povidone iodine. Twenty systemically healthy patients with stage three grade B periodontitis who require periodontal surgery will be included in the study. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups using computer generated randomization. The study will follow a double blinding method where both the patient and examiner will not know which mouthwash is given. The mouthwashes will be dispensed in coded amber bottles. Patients will use the assigned mouthwash for twenty one days after surgery. Clinical healing will be evaluated using healing index and patient pain will be assessed using visual analogue scale at baseline and after twenty one days. The results of this study may help in selecting an effective postoperative mouthwash for better periodontal healing outcomes.