Effect of a dentifrice containing aloe vera on plaque and gingivitis control: a double-blind clinical study in humans
J. appl. oral sci
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16(4): 293-296, July-Aug. 2008. tab
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
The effect of Aloe vera on the reduction of plaque and gingivitis was evaluated in a randomized, parallel and double-blind clinical trial. Subjects were randomly allocated to the test group (n=15) - dentifrice containing Aloe vera - or the control group (n=15) - fluoridated dentifrice. Plaque index (PI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were assessed at days 0 and 30. Subjects were asked to brush their teeth with the control or test dentifrice, three times a day, during a 30-day period. There was a significant reduction on plaque and gingivitis in both groups, but no statistically significant difference was observed among them (p>0.01). The dentifrice containing Aloe vera did not show any additional effect on plaque and gingivitis control compared to the fluoridated dentifrice.
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Assunto principal:
Placa Dentária
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Dentifrícios
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Aloe
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Gengivite
/
Fitoterapia
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. appl. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
University of Fortaleza/BR
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