Evaluation of Efficacy of Tongue Cleaning With and Without Aloe Vera Oral Gel in the Management of Halitosis
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Halitosis is a common problem in the general population and has a significant impact on social and psychological aspect. Research has found a correlation between bacterial load of the tongue and halitosis. Therefore, treatment approaches that reduce this bacterial load in combination with substances that combat oral malodor can be considered. This study attempts to utilize the efficacy of aloe vera in the management of halitosis. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of tongue cleaning with aloe vera gel versus a regular fluoride containing tooth paste in the treatment of oral malodour. 28 systemically healthy subjects with halitosis (organoleptic scoring ≥2, and VSC scores ≥150 ppb) were recruited from the outpatient department of Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad. The subjects are randomly divided into two groups. Group A were instructed to perform tooth brushing along with tongue cleaning. Group B performed tooth brushing along with tongue cleaning with aloe vera gel twice daily for a week. Organoleptic scores, VSC scores and tongue-coating index were evaluated at base line, 5 minutes, and 60 minutes after the first application, and at the end of 7 days. The results obtained were evaluated using appropriate statistical analysis. Intra-group comparison showed a statistically significant reduction in all the three parameters measured at all time frame comparisons. Inter-group analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in the mean reduction of organoleptic measurement and halimeter reading from base line to 7 days. The mean reduction of tongue coating scores was not significantly different among test and control groups at all the time frame comparisons. The results of the study indicate that both the treatments significantly reduce oral malodour and tongue coating. However, use of Aloe vera gel provided additional benefit in reducing halitosis after 7 days of use.
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Ashank Mishra, C. Yashaswini, Krishnajaneya Reddy
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