Journal of PEARLDENT
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 2

Comparison of plaque - Inhibiting efficacies of aloe vera tooth gel and commercial tooth paste: A 2-month clinical trial

  • Author:
  • S.V.V.S. Musalaiah, Aravind Kumar P., Madhulatha
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 35 to 37

Department of Periodontics, St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru

Online published on 29 April, 2013.

Abstract

Aloe vera is popularly known as aloe barbadensis by taxonomists. Aloe vera is a natural product present in herbal dentifrices. It has commercial appeal and can considerably reduce plaque formation. Aloe latex contains anthraquinones and the enzyme bradykinase that assist in healing and arresting pain because of its anti-inflammatory action

Keywords

Aloe vera, Tooth Paste