Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Department of Operative Dentistry, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Research Article
Comparative Efficacy of Gingival Massage of Aloe-Vera Gel and Sidr Honey on Gingival Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s): Fizza Khalid*, Shahbaz Ahmed, Waqas Ahmed Farooqui, Haseeb Pervaiz, Sania Riaz, Sumaiya Shabbir, Mehwish Ghazal and Ziaur Rahman Khan
Background: Inflammation of gingival tissues in response to bacterial plaque accumulation is a key risk factor for the onset of gingivitis and progression towards periodontal inflammation. Thus, control of gingival inflammation is a prerequisite to sustain gingival health. Honey has been used in gingivitis and periodontal diseases for its antibacterial and healing properties, on the other hand, use of aloe-vera gel for its anti-inflammatory properties, has been reported in dentistry for many oral conditions. The main objective of the study was to find out the effects of gingival massage with aloe-vera gel and sidr honey as adjuvant to nonsurgical therapy in gingivitis and to find out whether there is a difference in the efficacy of aloe-vera gel and sidr honey in reducing plaque index, gingival index and bleeding on probing after one month of their appl.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0870.24.14.562