What do systematic reviews say?

4 questions · 4 findings · 1 reviews · Dental caries

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 4 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

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

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

0.12% chlorhexidine rinse reduced 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) · Chlorhexidine concentration: 0.12%
MD 1.79 [1.39, 2.19]
2 studies · 126 participants
GRADE not reported

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

Salvadora persica rinse reduced plaque relative to its own 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 0.46 [0.29, 0.63]
12 studies · 310 participants
GRADE not reported

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

0.2% chlorhexidine rinse reduced 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) · Chlorhexidine concentration: 0.2%
MD 0.45 [0.19, 0.70]
10 studies · 282 participants
GRADE not reported