Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

3 questions · 3 findings · 1 reviews · Periodontology

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 3 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Lactobacillus count (pre- vs post-treatment) · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)

Placebo rinse did not significantly change Lactobacillus counts relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.

1 finding from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Pre- vs post-treatment · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity)
MD 0.34 [-0.50, 1.18]
2 studies · 30 participants
GRADE not reported

Plaque · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)

Placebo rinse did not significantly change plaque relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.

1 finding from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Pre- vs post-treatment · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity)
MD -0.19 [-0.39, 0.02]
7 studies · 152 participants
GRADE not reported

Streptococcus mutans count · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)

Placebo rinse did not significantly change Streptococcus mutans counts relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.

1 finding from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Pre- vs post-treatment · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity)
MD 0.34 [-0.07, 0.76]
5 studies · 71 participants
GRADE not reported