Effect of Miswak on Dental Plaque and Gingivitis Compared to Tooth Brushing

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: plaque and gingival scores gingival health; dental plaque, gingivitis, miswak, tooth-brushing, toothpaste

• Registration Number: TCTR20240524005
• Lead Sponsor: /A

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2023-02-16
• Study Start: 2024-05-24
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1 displayed adequate oral hygiene (good to fair).
2 mild to moderate gingival score.
3 willingness to adhere to the recommendation and instructions.
4 Refrain from eating or drinking prior to the examination.
5 28 teeth are at least present.

Exclusion Criteria

1 Lip, tongue, or other form of oral piercing.
2 Fixed or removable orthodontic appliances (such as bridges, braces, or dentures).
3 Any medical, dental, or psychiatric condition, abnormality, or history; or use of any product or drug that (per protocol or in the opinion of the investigator) may increase the risk to the subject associated with trial participation or use of the miswak; or interfere with the interpretation of trial results.
4 History of drugs or treatments that reduce salivary flow.
5 Recent or current antibiotic coverage.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Plaque and gingival scores 2 weeks oral examination

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
acceptability of miswak 2 weeks questionnaire