SALIVARY PH VARIATION IN CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS TREATED WITH ALOE VERA VERSUS CONVENTIONAL THERAPY: A LONGITUDINAL QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64668/rccss.v2i23658Keywords:
Saliva, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Aloe, PeriodontitisAbstract
Objective: To determine the efficacy of Aloe vera gel as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy in regulating salivary pH and improving clinical parameters, comparing its effect against conventional treatment and mechanical therapy alone in adult patients with periodontitis. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, longitudinal, and prospective clinical trial was conducted on 46 adult patients diagnosed with periodontitis. The sample was distributed into three study groups: Experimental (SRP + Aloe vera), Active Control (SRP + conventional toothpaste), and Passive Control (SRP alone). Unstimulated salivary pH was quantified using a calibrated digital pH meter at three time points: baseline, intermediate, and post-treatment. Results: An average alkaline baseline pH of 7.58 was recorded, confirming the association between alkalinity and active disease. Upon completion of therapy, the pH significantly decreased to an overall average of 7.28 (p=0.0002), reaching physiological neutrality levels. The group treated with Aloe vera exhibited pH stabilization and clinical improvement comparable to the controls, demonstrating therapeutic non-inferiority. Conclusion: Non-surgical periodontal therapy effectively restores salivary acid-base balance. Aloe vera is confirmed as a robust phytotherapeutic adjunct, capable of normalizing pH and controlling inflammation with the same competence as traditional chemical agents, offering a biocompatible alternative for the comprehensive management of periodontitis.
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