Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Conditions
Keywords
gingivitis, dental plaque, oral hygiene, toothbrush, chewing sticks
Brief summary
The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effect of chewing sticks (Miswak) and the toothbrushes on plaque removal and gingival health.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
PROCEDURESalvadora persica
twice daily use, two minutes interval
PROCEDUREToothbrush
Twice daily use two minutes interval
Sponsors
Taibah University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy individuals * presence of at least 14 teeth
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects on medications (antiinflammatory or antibiotics)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Miswak is useful for removing plaque and preventing gingivitis | 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. |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed