Aloe vera: Nature′s soothing healer to periodontal disease

Abstract

Background:Recent interest and advances in the field of alternative medicine has promoted the use of various herbal and natural products for multiple uses in the field of medicine. Aloe vera is one such product exhibiting multiple benefits and has gained considerable importance in clinical research. This clinical study focuses on Aloe vera and highlights its property when used as a medicament in the periodontal pocket.Materials and Methods:A total number of 15 subjects were evaluated for clinical parameters like plaque index, gingival index, probing pocket depth at baseline, followed by scaling and root planing (SRP). Test site comprised of SRP followed by intra-pocket placement of Aloe vera gel, which was compared with the control site in which only SRP was done, and clinical parameters were compared between the two sites at one month and three months from baseline.Results:Results exhibited encouraging findings in clinical parameters of the role of Aloe vera gel as a drug for local delivery.Conclusion:We conclude that subgingival administration of Aloe vera gel results in improvement of periodontal condition. Aloe vera gel can be used as a local drug delivery system in periodontal pockets.

Aloe Vera in Dentistry

“…Clinically proven studies have showed that mouthrinses and dentifrices containing aloe vera have shown a remarkable reduction in gingivitis and plaque accumulation after its use [15,16]. Studies by Geetha Bhatt et al, have proved the use of aloe vera gel as a subgingivasl administrator in the treatment of periodontal pockets [17].…”

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“…[44,45] The research of specific activity demonstrated that gel has strong periodontium protecting antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and reparative properties.…”

Aloe Vera – The Atavistic Herb Used in Dentistry

“…Periodontitis: Bhat G et al [18] evaluated the effects of subgingival application of Aloe vera gel in periodontal pockets of adult periodontitis patients after mechanical debridement. In his study, 15 subjects were evaluated for clinical parameters such as plaque index, gingival index, probing pocket depth at baseline, followed by scaling and root planning.…”

“…Advantages of Aloe vera [4] Aloe vera can be used as a local drug delivery system because of its various benefits …”