Abstract Title:

A randomized clinical study for comparative evaluation of Aloe Vera and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash efficacy on de-novo plaque formation.

Abstract Source:

J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2016 May-Jun;6(3):251-5. Epub 2016 May 30. PMID: 27382543

Abstract Author(s):

Shivjot Chhina, Avnish Singh, Ipseeta Menon, Rickypal Singh, Anubhav Sharma, Vartika Aggarwal

Article Affiliation:

Shivjot Chhina

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To comparatively assess the antiplaque efficacy of Aloe vera mouthwash and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash on de novo plaque formation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a randomized, single blind, parallel, controlled clinical study with 90 healthy participants, with mean age of 27.19± 12.08 years. After thorough oral prophylaxis, participants were instructed to discontinue mechanical plaque control. Participants were divided randomly into three groups; pure Aloe vera mouthwash was dispensed to the test group; control group received 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash; in Placebo group, flavored distilled water was used as oral rinse twice daily. Effect on 4-day de novo plaque formation was assessed by comparing pre-rinsing Quigley Hein Modified Plaque Scores were analyzed statistically using analysis of variance and Student's t-test.

RESULTS: Post-rinsing control group showed the least plaque score which was comparable to the test group. Both the control group and test group showed significant difference with the placebo group.

CONCLUSIONS: Herbal mouthwash containing Aloe vera mouthwash has comparable antiplaque efficacy as the gold standard 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate with fewer side effects and can be considered as an alternative.

Study Type : Human Study

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