Open AccessComparison of Plaque Inhibiting Efficacies of Aloe Vera and Propolis Tooth Gels: A Randomized PCR Study
Author(s) -
Aravind S. Ravi Kumar,
Musalaiah Svv Sunkara,
Pantareddy Indeevar,
S Sudhakar
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/13185.6413
Subject(s) - aloe vera , propolis , medicine , dentistry , chronic periodontitis , adverse effect , periodontitis , clinical trial , randomized controlled trial , clinical study , clinical attachment loss , gastroenterology , traditional medicine
Allopathic medications used for periodontal disease are known to be associated with various side effects. Hence a search for naturotherapies are on the rise. Among the natural pharmacons available aloevera and propolis are considered to be effective and free from adverse effects. Taking this into account, the present study was done to compare the plaque inhibiting efficacies of Aloe vera and Propolis tooth gels in patients with chronic periodontitis.