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

May 31, 2011 updated by: Taibah University

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

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

18

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Saudi Arabia
      • Almadinah, Saudi Arabia, 04
        • Faculty of Dentistry Taibah University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 30 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy individuals
  • presence of at least 14 teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects on medications (antiinflammatory or antibiotics)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Miswak, dental plaque and gingivitis
Procedure: Salvadora persica
twice daily use, two minutes interval
Active Comparator: Toothbrush, dental plaque and gingivitis
Procedure: Toothbrush
Twice daily use two minutes interval

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Taibah University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tareq AS Abu Saleh, MSc, MRD, Assistant professor in Periodontics, Taibah University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 6, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 13, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

April 15, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 1, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 31, 2011

Last Verified

April 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UTFD201127021

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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