Aloe Vera in Chronic Periodontitis With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Launched by GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BANGALORE · Mar 5, 2015
Trial Information
Current as of May 28, 2025
Completed
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ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND: Advances in the field of alternative medicine have promoted widespread use of herbal agents, like Aloe vera (AV), for both medical and dental therapy. AV has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, hypoglycaemic, healing promoting and immune boosting properties. The present study is designed to investigate the effectiveness of AV gel local drug delivery as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of subjects with chronic periodontitis (CP) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 60 subjects with probing depth (PD) ≥5mm and...
Gender
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Well-controlled type 2 DM
- • Chronic periodontitis with moderate to deep pockets \[probing depth (PD) ≥5mm and clinical attachment loss (CAL) ≥3mm\]
- • No history of antibiotic or periodontal therapy in the preceding 6 months.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Any known disease/condition or on any medication that can affect the periodontal status
- • Known or suspected allergy to herbal medications
- • Systemic antimicrobial therapy
- • Aggressive periodontitis
- • Smokers
- • Alcoholics
- • Immunocompromised patients
- • Pregnant or lactating females
About Government Dental College And Research Institute, Bangalore
The Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, is a premier academic and research institution dedicated to advancing dental education and clinical practice. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, the institute engages in cutting-edge research and clinical trials aimed at improving oral health outcomes. With a focus on innovative treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices, the institute collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance dental care delivery and promote community health initiatives. Its distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities foster a dynamic environment for the training of future dental professionals and the exploration of groundbreaking dental research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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