Aloe Vera has been shown to enhance defense mechanisms, and it has a variety of components to help combat periodontal disease and other oral conditions such they are use as mouthwashes,gargles,tooth paste.Aloe Vera reduce edema,pain control.
Other use full use of Aloe Vera plant:-
1. Applications directly to the the sites of periodontal surgery.
2. Applications to the gum tissues when they have been traumatized or scratched by toothbrush-dentifrice abrasion, sharp foods, dental floss, and toothpick injuries.
3. Chemical burns are relieved quickly from accidents with aspirin.
4. Extraction sites respond more comfortably and dry sockets do not develop when aloe vera is applied.
5. Acute mouth lesions are improved by direct application on herpetic viral lesions, aphthous ulcers, canker sores, and cracks occuring at the corners of our lips. Gum abscesses are soothed by the applications as well.
6. Burning Mouth Syndrome are improved.
7. Denture patients with sore ridges and ill-fitting dentures and partials can benefit as fungises and bacterial contamination reduce the inflammatory irritations.
8. Aloe vera can also be used around dental implants to control inflammation from bacteria contamination.
Other oral disorders such as Candidiasis, Desquamative Gingivitis, Vesiculobullous diseases, acute monocytic leukemia, hematological disorders and nutritional problems all respond to aloe vera use. Even diabetes mellitus, Sjorgen’s Syndrome, menopausal patients and medications which can cause Xerostomia or dry mouth.
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Gaurang Thanvi
Jodhpur Dental College,JOdhpur National University
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