Evaluation of Local Delivery of Aloe Vera Gel as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Treatment in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis

Evaluation of Local Delivery of Aloe Vera Gel as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Treatment in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis (A Randomized, Clinical Trial)

Aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of Aloe vera gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the management of chronic periodontitis.

The effect of Aloe vera on treatment of chronic periodontitis will be evaluated in a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Thirty patients with mild to moderate chronic periodontitis were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (test): will include 15 patients treated with SRP followed by application of Aloe vera gel in the periodontal pockets at day 1 and after 1 and 2 weeks, and group 2 (control) which includes 15 patients treated with SRP only.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Systemically healthy individuals.
• Patients with mild to moderate chronic periodontitis (CAL 1-4mm) according to the American Academy of Periodontology classification

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking and alcoholism.
• Patients with systemic illnesses (i.e., diabetes mellitus, cancer, human immunodeficiency syndrome, bone metabolic diseases, or disorders that compromise wound healing, radiation, or immunosuppressive therapy, conditions leads to xerostomia).
• Patients on any medication affecting the periodontium.
• Lactating, pregnant or menopausal females.
• Patients with parafunctional habits.
• Patients with poor oral hygiene.