Open AccessEffect of Aloe vera as a local drug delivery agent in the management of periodontal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Ashwini Narendra Jadhav,
Surekha Rathod,
Abhay Kolte,
Pranjali Bawankar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_40_21
Subject(s) - aloe vera , medicine , meta analysis , confidence interval , randomized controlled trial , gingivitis , random effects model , strictly standardized mean difference , medline , dentistry , traditional medicine , political science , law
Aim of the present meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of Aloe vera in various forms such as gel, mouthwash, and dentifrice on gingival and plaque index (PI) in comparison to various allopathic products such as chlorhexidine, metformin, chlorine dioxide, fluoridated toothpaste, and alendronate.