Comparative efficacy of aloe vera mouthwash and chlorhexidine in patients with mild to moderate gingivitis.

Dr. Ayesha; Dr. Mrs.Veena.A.Patil; Dr. Mrs.Jayashree.A.Mudda; Dr. Sobia.Tehseen.Ansari; Dr. Savitri Galagali

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Comparative efficacy of aloe vera mouthwash and chlorhexidine in patients with mild to moderate gingivitis.

Dr. Ayesha, Dr. Mrs. Veena. A. Patil, Dr. Mrs. Jayashree. A. Mudda, Dr. Sobia. Tehseen. Ansari, Dr. Savitri Galagali

Abstract :

Introduction: The pharmacokinetics actions of Aloe vera include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, immune-boosting and hypoglycemic properties superoxide anion-scavenging activities Aim and Objectives: To compare the efficacy of aloe vera mouthwash and chlorhexidine in patients with mild to moderate gingivitis. Methodology: The Study was conducted for 30 days. The study participants were randomly allocated into 3 study groups (25 in each group) through lottery method. 3 groups include: i) Aloe Vera mouth wash group ii) Chlorhexidine (0.12%) mouth wash and iii) Placebo group. All clinical parameters were recorded at base line, 15 days and 30 days. All participants were given similar set of toothush and toothpaste ( Sensodent K Toothpaste). Each participant was asked to ush 2 minutes in morning, to nullify any confounding effect of oral hygiene measures. Result: There was a progressive reduction in both plaque and gingival index values at subsequent follow ups; but difference in the decrease in scores between aloe vera and chlorhexidine group was not statistically significant by post-hoc test. Hence, both Chlorhexidine and Aloe Vera are equally efficient in treating gingivitis. However, the difference between Aloe vera and the placebo group; and chlorhexidine and the placebo group were statistically significant. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the present study that Aloe Vera mouthwash is equally effective as chlorhexidine in reducing plaque and gingivitis without altering the taste.