Journal of Applied Oral Science (Aug 2008)

Effect of a dentifrice containing aloe vera on plaque and gingivitis control: a double-blind clinical study in humans

  • Sílvia Morgana Araújo de Oliveira,
  • Ticiana Carneiro Torres,
  • Sérgio Luís da Silva Pereira,
  • Olívia Morais de Lima Mota,
  • Márlio Ximenes Carlos

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-77572008000400012
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 4
pp. 293 – 296

Abstract

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The effect of Aloe vera on the reduction of plaque and gingivitis was evaluated in a randomized, parallel and double-blind clinical trial. Subjects were randomly allocated to the test group (n=15) - dentifrice containing Aloe vera - or the control group (n=15) - fluoridated dentifrice. Plaque index (PI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were assessed at days 0 and 30. Subjects were asked to brush their teeth with the control or test dentifrice, three times a day, during a 30-day period. There was a significant reduction on plaque and gingivitis in both groups, but no statistically significant difference was observed among them (p>0.01). The dentifrice containing Aloe vera did not show any additional effect on plaque and gingivitis control compared to the fluoridated dentifrice.

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