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Miswak: A periodontist's perspective.

Parveen Dahiya1, Reet Kamal, R P Luthra

  • 1Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour, India.

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Miswak, a traditional herbal chewing stick, offers effective oral hygiene comparable or superior to modern toothbrushes. This review explores its pharmacological benefits and therapeutic uses for daily oral health practices.

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Chewing stickmiswakoral healthtoothbrush

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Hygiene
  • Pharmacology
  • Traditional Medicine

Background:

  • Meticulous daily plaque control is crucial for oral health.
  • Miswak (herbal chewing sticks) is a traditional oral hygiene aid popular in many countries.
  • Miswak use is increasing globally due to its low cost, availability, and unique properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pharmacological and therapeutic aspects of Miswak.
  • To compare the effectiveness of Miswak with modern toothbrushes in oral hygiene practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pharmacological and therapeutic studies on Miswak.
  • Comparative analysis of Miswak versus toothbrush efficacy in oral hygiene.

Main Results:

  • Numerous studies indicate Miswak's effectiveness in plaque control.
  • Miswak demonstrates comparable or superior oral hygiene outcomes versus toothbrushes.
  • Miswak possesses significant pharmacological and therapeutic properties relevant to oral health.

Conclusions:

  • Miswak is a viable and effective alternative to modern toothbrushes for daily oral hygiene.
  • The pharmacological properties of Miswak support its therapeutic benefits for maintaining oral health.
  • Further research can elucidate the full potential of Miswak in oral healthcare.