Oral transmucosal absorption of iodine after intraoral preparation with povidone-iodine prior to oral surgeries: a randomized controlled study in 12 male patients

Absorption of iodine through skin and an increased incidence of thyroid disorders due to iodophor exposure are reported. However, the risk of oral transmucosal absorption of povidone-iodine after intraoral preparation is not clear.To investigate the possibility of oral transmucosal absorption of povidone-iodine after intraoral preparation and its effect on thyroxine level in blood.A randomized controlled study was carried out in the department...