Efficacious Evaluation of Aloe Vera Tooth Gel and Commercially Available Tooth Gel on Patients with Gingivitis

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Aloe vera tooth gel and commercially available tooth gel on patients with gingivitis. Materials and Methods: This study was carried on 18 subjects who were randomly selected from individuals referred to Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, National Dental College and Hospital Derabassi. The study was based on the effect of Aloe vera and close up tooth gel on gingiva. In this study subjects had undergone two sessions of oral hygiene practices in cross over manner. Clinical evaluation was undertaken using gingival index of Loe and Silness (1963) and plaque was assessed using Turesky, et al . modification of Quigley Hein Index (1970). Results: Aloe vera containing tooth paste showed significant improvement in gingival and plaque index scores and results were comparable with close up containing tooth gel.