A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse
Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of Aloe Vera mouth rinse on experimental plaque accumulation and gingivitis. Materials and Methods: In this randomized, controlled, and double-blind study, a total of 148 systemically healthy subjects were screened in the age group of 18-25 years. Finally, 120 subjects...
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| author | Bathini Chandrahas Avula Jayakumar Anumala Naveen Kalakonda Butchibabu Pathakota Krishnanjaneya Reddy Tupili Muralikrishna |
| author_facet | Bathini Chandrahas Avula Jayakumar Anumala Naveen Kalakonda Butchibabu Pathakota Krishnanjaneya Reddy Tupili Muralikrishna |
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| description | Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of Aloe Vera mouth rinse on experimental plaque accumulation and gingivitis. Materials and Methods: In this randomized, controlled, and double-blind study, a total of 148 systemically healthy subjects were screened in the age group of 18-25 years. Finally, 120 subjects were requested to abstain from oral hygiene (tooth brushing) for 14 days and used a specially fabricated plaque guard. Following cessation of tooth brushing in the specified area, the subjects were randomly divided into Group A (test group) who received 100% Aloe vera, Group B (negative control group) who received placebo (distilled water), and Group C (positive control group) who received 0.2% chlorhexidine. The rinse regimen began on the 15 th day and continued for 7 days. Plaque accumulation was assessed by Plaque Index (PI) and gingivitis was assessed by Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and Bleeding Index (BI) at baseline (0), 7 th , 14 th , and 22 nd days. Results: There was statistically significant decrease in PI, MGI, and BI scores after the rinse regimen began in both Group A (test group) and Group C (chlorhexidine) compared with Group B. Mouth wash containing Aloe vera showed significant reduction of plaque and gingivitis but when compared with chlorhexidine the effect was less significant. Conclusion: Aloe vera mouthwash can be an effective antiplaque agent and with appropriate refinements in taste and shelf life can be an affordable herbal substitute for chlorhexidine. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-39f961c405bc4f3fa8c05d5c47e612dc2022-12-22T02:52:02ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology0972-124X2012-01-0116454354810.4103/0972-124X.106905A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinseBathini ChandrahasAvula JayakumarAnumala NaveenKalakonda ButchibabuPathakota Krishnanjaneya ReddyTupili MuralikrishnaAims: To evaluate the efficacy of Aloe Vera mouth rinse on experimental plaque accumulation and gingivitis. Materials and Methods: In this randomized, controlled, and double-blind study, a total of 148 systemically healthy subjects were screened in the age group of 18-25 years. Finally, 120 subjects were requested to abstain from oral hygiene (tooth brushing) for 14 days and used a specially fabricated plaque guard. Following cessation of tooth brushing in the specified area, the subjects were randomly divided into Group A (test group) who received 100% Aloe vera, Group B (negative control group) who received placebo (distilled water), and Group C (positive control group) who received 0.2% chlorhexidine. The rinse regimen began on the 15 th day and continued for 7 days. Plaque accumulation was assessed by Plaque Index (PI) and gingivitis was assessed by Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and Bleeding Index (BI) at baseline (0), 7 th , 14 th , and 22 nd days. Results: There was statistically significant decrease in PI, MGI, and BI scores after the rinse regimen began in both Group A (test group) and Group C (chlorhexidine) compared with Group B. Mouth wash containing Aloe vera showed significant reduction of plaque and gingivitis but when compared with chlorhexidine the effect was less significant. Conclusion: Aloe vera mouthwash can be an effective antiplaque agent and with appropriate refinements in taste and shelf life can be an affordable herbal substitute for chlorhexidine.http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2012;volume=16;issue=4;spage=543;epage=548;aulast=ChandrahasAloe verachlorhexidinegingivitisplaqueplaque guard |
| spellingShingle | Bathini Chandrahas Avula Jayakumar Anumala Naveen Kalakonda Butchibabu Pathakota Krishnanjaneya Reddy Tupili Muralikrishna A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology Aloe vera chlorhexidine gingivitis plaque plaque guard |
| title | A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse |
| title_full | A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse |
| title_fullStr | A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse |
| title_full_unstemmed | A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse |
| title_short | A randomized, double‑blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of Aloe vera mouth rinse |
| title_sort | randomized double blind clinical study to assess the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of aloe vera mouth rinse |
| topic | Aloe vera chlorhexidine gingivitis plaque plaque guard |
| url | http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2012;volume=16;issue=4;spage=543;epage=548;aulast=Chandrahas |
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