The Claim
Aloe vera as an adjunct to scaling and root planing reduces bleeding on probing by 35–45% at three and six months in adults with periodontitis, with moderate-certainty evidence supporting its anti-inflammatory effect on gingival tissues.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
When used with standard gum treatment, aloe vera reduces bleeding from the gums by 35–45% after three and six months in adults with periodontitis, and this effect is supported by moderate-certainty evidence.
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Aloe vera as an adjunct to scaling and root planing significantly reduces bleeding on probing by 35–45% at three and six months in adults with periodontitis, with moderate-certainty evidence supporting its anti-inflammatory effect on gingival tissues.
Aloe vera gel applied to the gums binds to immune cells in the gum tissue, switching them from a destructive mode to a healing mode. This switch reduces the release of chemicals that cause swelling and bleeding, while also helping the tissue repair itself and seal off the space between the tooth and gum.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that putting aloe vera gel on gums after a deep cleaning reduced bleeding by about one-third to nearly half for up to six months, which means it helps calm swollen gums.
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