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NCT Number: NCT01336179

Comparative Effect of Chewing Sticks and Toothbrushing on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health

The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effect of chewing sticks (Miswak) and the toothbrushes on plaque removal and gingival health.

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Key information

Conditions

Plaque Induced Gingivitis Dental Deposits Dental Plaque Gingival Diseases Gingivitis Infections Mouth Diseases Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

20 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Dentistry Taibah University

Al Madīnah, Almadinah, 04, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Dental plaque removal is essential in maintaining oral health. Methods for oral hygiene vary from country to country and from culture to culture. The use of a wood stick (miswak or chewing stick) for brushing the teeth is considered an important tool for oral hygiene care in many Afro-Asian communities. The aim of the study is to compare the effect of the chewing stick (miswak), and toothbrushing on plaque removal and gingival health. The participants comprise 18 healthy Saudi Arabian male volunteers aged 21 to 30 years, at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia. The study was designed as a single, blind, randomized split-mouth study. Professional tooth cleaning was conducted, and after six weeks use of either the miswak or toothbrush on each quadrant, modified plaque and gingival indices, were recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy individuals
  • presence of at least 14 teeth

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects on medications (antiinflammatory or antibiotics)

Treatment and study plan

Salvadora persica

Procedure

twice daily use, two minutes interval

Toothbrush

Procedure

Twice daily use two minutes interval

Primary outcomes

  1. Miswak is useful for removing plaque and preventing gingivitis

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Miswak will be compared to toothbrush as a mechanical plaque control device, by calculating plaque index and gingival index scores for participants after 6 weeks of use.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taibah University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Efficacy of the Miswak Chewing Sticks (Salvadora Persica)on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health: Randomised Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Apr 15, 2011
Registry last updated
Jun 1, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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