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Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions) vs usual care or no treatment

Plaque · Adults (aged 18 or over) diagnosed with periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis)

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases 2007 · Cochrane All outcomes
The impact of psychological interventions on clinical markers was assessed in three studies (Little 1997; Stewart 1991; Weinstein 1996). All three found that psychological interventions resulted in improved plaque…
3 studies
GRADE not reported

Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions) vs attention control

Plaque · Adults (aged 18 or over) diagnosed with periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis)

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases 2007 · Cochrane All outcomes
Weinstein 1996 reported that the psychological intervention led to improvements in plaque score greater than that noted in the attention control group; however the sample size in each arm was very small (n=5) and the…
2 studies
GRADE not reported

Psychological intervention based on a specified psychological model/theory (to increase adherence to oral hygiene instructions) vs Educational intervention (oral hygiene education/instruction)

Plaque · Adults (aged 18 or over) diagnosed with periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis)

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases 2007 · Cochrane All outcomes
5 weeks (2 weeks post-intervention)
Stewart 1991: while the educational intervention group and the cognitive behavioural intervention group both showed significant differences compared to the control group in plaque scores, the cognitive behavioural…
1 study · 50 participants
GRADE not reported

Salvadora persica (miswak) mouthrinse vs Chlorhexidine mouthrinse

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

When usual mechanical plaque control continued, Salvadora persica and chlorhexidine did not differ significantly for plaque; not GRADE-rated.

8 findings from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Did not refrain from mechanical plaque control
MD 0.17 [-0.08, 0.42]
11 studies · 594 participants
GRADE not reported
The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Duration of mouthwash use: >=3 weeks
MD 0.24 [-0.11, 0.60]
7 studies · 420 participants
GRADE not reported
The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity)
MD 0.19 [0.01, 0.37]
18 studies · 902 participants
GRADE not reported

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The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Refrained from mechanical plaque control
MD 0.22 [0.05, 0.39]
7 studies · 308 participants
GRADE not reported
The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Study quality: moderate-quality studies
MD 0.19 [-0.11, 0.50]
10 studies · 616 participants
GRADE not reported
The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Duration of mouthwash use: <3 weeks
MD 0.15 [0.01, 0.29]
11 studies · 482 participants
GRADE not reported
The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Chlorhexidine concentration: 0.12%
MD 0.52 [0.35, 0.69]
5 studies · 396 participants
GRADE not reported
The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Study quality: high-quality studies
MD 0.19 [0.06, 0.31]
8 studies · 286 participants
GRADE not reported

Salvadora persica (miswak) mouthrinse vs Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthrinse

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

Salvadora persica was less effective than 0.2% chlorhexidine at reducing plaque (favours chlorhexidine); 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
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Chlorhexidine concentration: 0.2%
MD 0.12 [0.03, 0.21]
12 studies · 566 participants
GRADE not reported

Salvadora persica (miswak) mouthrinse vs Placebo rinse

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

Salvadora persica rinse reduced plaque more than placebo (favours Salvadora persica); certainty not GRADE-rated (Shekelle grade Ia).

1 finding from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Post-intervention · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity)
MD -0.59 [-0.82, -0.35]
12 studies · 452 participants
GRADE not reported

Periodontal treatment (subgingival instrumentation, with or without antimicrobials/surgery) vs usual care or no treatment

Plaque index (PI) / oral hygiene · People with diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2, mostly type 2) and periodontitis, at least 16 years of age

Periodontal treatment (subgingival instrumentation, with or without… led to lower plaque index (PI) / oral hygiene compared with no active intervention/usual care; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Treatment of periodontitis for glycaemic control in people with diabetes mellitus 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
3-4 months
SMD -2.05 [-2.57, -1.53]
18 studies
GRADE not reported