Caries
Conditions
Keywords
Antibacterial, streptococcus mutans, miswak, fluoride
Brief summary
Meswak is scientifically formulated herbal toothpaste with pure extract of the Miswak plant 'Salvadore Persica', the famous 'Toothbrush Tree' used for centuries. The astringent and anti-bacterial properties of Meswak helps reduce tooth decay , fight plaque and prevent gum diseases. Miswak Herb is a rare, potent, priceless, wonder herb that delivers incredible Dental Care benefits.
Detailed description
This study is a randomized clinical trial, with parallel study design, 1:1 allocation ratio and superiority framework. The aim of the current trial is to evaluate antibacterial effect miswak toothpaste compared to fluoride toothpaste in high caries risk patients.
Interventions
OTHERMiswak toothpaste
Dabur Meswak is scientifically formulated herbal toothpaste with pure extract of the Miswak plant 'Salvadore Persica'
OTHERFluoride toothpaste
1450 ppm fluoride toothpaste
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* High caries risk patients. * At least one carious tooth according to CAT caries risk assessment model. * Patient compliance
Exclusion criteria
* Participant in another trial. * Using another antimicrobial agents since one month of sampling. * Systemic diseases or concomitant medication affecting salivary flow. * Parafunctional habits. * Pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| streptococcus mutans count | 3 months | Counting streptococcus mutans, Measurement: Mitis-Salivarius agar plate, Unit: CFUs/mL |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactOmar O Shaalan, PhD
Outcome results
None listed