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Volume 8 Issue 12 (December, 2020)

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Comparative evaluation of clinical effectiveness of probiotics and aloe vera gel on periodontal health- A Randomized Clinical Trial
Dr. Pallavi Yawale, Dr. Kaustubh Thakare, Dr. Shruti Wankhade, Dr. Nikita Rathi, Dr. Aditi Agrawal, Dr. Minal Ganvir

Aim: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of combination of probiotic with aloe vera gel and aloe vera gel only in the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Materials & Methods: 30 patients with average age group of 35-60 yrs were selected and divided into two groups following inclusion and exclusion criteria. Probiotics and aloe vera gel were used as a local drug delivery system for the treatment of mild to moderate chronic Periodontitis cases. Results: There was significant difference in between probiotics with aloe vera gel and plane aloe vera gel on gingival health. Conclusion: Statistically significant differences were observed between group 1 and 2, whereas suggesting that probiotics have added advantages with AV gel and are effective adjuncts to nonsurgical periodontal therapy for the treatment of Chronic Periodontitis. Keywords: Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, Probiotics, Aloe Vera Gel (AVGel), Chronic Periodontitis.

 
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