Primary study · included by 1 review
Comparative Effectiveness of Miswak and Toothbrushing on Dental Plaque and Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Abdellatif 2024 · Abdellatif Hoda M, Hebbal Mamata, Alsagob Eman, et al. · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Plaque index (PI) Biodegradable or natural oral hygiene tools (bamboo toothbrush, miswak) vs Conventional plastic manual toothbrush · Immediately after brushing to 12 weeks | MD -0.09 [-0.36, 0.18] | 5 studies · 292 participants | GRADE not reported |
Plaque index (PI) Biodegradable or natural oral hygiene tools (bamboo toothbrush, miswak) vs Conventional plastic manual toothbrush · Follow-up 4 weeks to 12 weeks (SoF); immediate to 12 weeks across trials | MD -0.09 [-0.47, 0.29] | 5 studies · 292 participants | Very low |
1 including review in total.