Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

3 questions · 3 findings · 1 reviews · Dental caries

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 (CFU/mL) · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)

Salvadora persica rinse reduced Lactobacillus counts more than placebo (favours Salvadora persica); 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-treatment · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity)
MD -1.12 [-1.45, -0.79]
2 studies · 60 participants
GRADE not reported

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

Salvadora persica rinse reduced 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 1.54 [0.91, 2.17]
2 studies · 30 participants
GRADE not reported

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