IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-9-1-23834 Original Research Paper Adjunctive Local Delivery of Aloe Vera Gel in The Treatment Of Chronic Periodontitis : A Clinical Study with 3 Month Follow Up. Sushma K. Phatale Dr. January 2020 9 1 01 02 ABSTRACT

Background: Periodontitis is chronic infection that leads to destruction of connective tissue supporting the teeth. Use of Herbal drugs like Aloe vera gel are beneficial in many oral conditions. The study aims to evaluate the effect of aloe vera gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in chronic periodontitis. Methods: Total 30 patients with chronic periodontitis were evaluated for clinical parameters like Probing pocket depth, Gingival Index and Plaque Index. Test sites were treated with only SRP in Control group (Group I) and SRP followed by intrapocket placement of Aloe Vera gel in Test group (Group II). Clinical parameters were compared at 1, 3 months from baseline. Results: Significant improvement seen in clinical parameters of Test group in comparison with Control group.