Clinical and Microbiological Outcomes of Topical Aloe Vera Gel
vs. Photochemotherapy as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Periodontal
Treatment in Periodontitis
Abstract:The present clinical trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of antimicrobial
photodynamic therapy versus Aloe vera gel as an adjunct to scaling and
root planing on periodontal and microbial outcomes in patients with
periodontitis. Eligible patients undergoing nonsurgical periodontal treatment
were divided into 3 groups: group 1: antimicrobial photodynamic therapy; group
2: Aloe vera gel application; and group 3… Show more
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