E-ISSN 1658-8223 | ISSN 1658-645X
 

Original Article 


Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla.

Abstract
While previous research on Siwak has mostly focused on its microbiological effects, this research is aiming to evaluate its role on the maintenance of oral homeostasis and dental hygiene, an important factor for preventing caries and periodontal diseases. Two groups of subjects were studied: regular Miswak (n=60) and tooth paste brush users (n=59). Miswak used was from the “Arak” tree of Sudan, species of Salvadora Persica. Oral hygiene was assessed by measurement of plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and decayed, missing and filled (DMF) indices. The (PI) was significantly higher in Miswak users, but no difference was noted in the DMF and GI values. A positive correlation was found between DMF values and age among Miswak users, as well as between gingival and plaque index on both study groups. These findings suggest that use of Miswak offers a good option for maintaining oral homeostasis and hence in preventing periodontal disease and cares formation.

Key words: Siwak, Miswak use, oral homeostasis, dental hygiene, dental plaque, periodontal disease


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Wafaa A Khalil
Articles by Mohammed Y Sukkar
Articles by Bakri G Gismalla
on Google
on Google Scholar

How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2013; 1(2): 1-6.


Web Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. https://www.mjhs-mu.org/?mno=289274 [Access: December 05, 2023].


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2013; 1(2): 1-6.



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. Majmaah J Heal Sci. (2013), [cited December 05, 2023]; 1(2): 1-6.



Harvard Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla (2013) Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. Majmaah J Heal Sci, 1 (2), 1-6.



Turabian Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. 2013. Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 1 (2), 1-6.



Chicago Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. "Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush." Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences 1 (2013), 1-6.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla. "Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush." Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences 1.2 (2013), 1-6. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Wafaa A Khalil, Mohammed Y Sukkar, Bakri G Gismalla (2013) Role of Siwak in the maintenance of Oral Homeostasis and Dental Hygiene compared with Tooth Brush. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 1 (2), 1-6.





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypercholesterolemia in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
    Khalid El Tohami Medani, Mohammed Abdullah Al Mansour, Elsadig Yousif Mohamed, Fahad Alfhaid, Talal Shakhs Alghamdi, Waqas Sami, Sawsan Mustafa Abdalla, Mansour Khater Al Zahrani
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 34-41
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.006

  • Physical Therapy Intervention in Post Stroke Shoulder Subluxation: A Narrative Review
    Mazen Alqahtani
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 48-60
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.008

  • Gentamicin induced neurodegenerative changes in auditory cortex of adult Albino rats
    Rehan M Asad, Moattar R Rizvi, Sami Waqas, Kamran Afzal
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2013; 1(1): 11-17
    » Abstract » doi: 10.12816/0004766

  • Parental Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Antibiotic use for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
    Khaled Al-Dossari
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2013; 1(1): 33-45
    » Abstract » doi: 10.12816/0004769

  • Prevalence of Hypertriglyceridemia in Patients Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
    Fahad Alfhaid
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 10-16
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.003

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Medical Waste Management Survey in Primary Health Care Centers, Saudi Arabia
    Eltigani O.M Omer, Ali S. R. Alsubaie
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2017; 5(1): 7-22
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.003

  • Wet cupping (Hijama) positively and significantly impacted multiple hematological parameters
    Abdulraheem Alshareef, Ahmad Khalaf Alsaedi, Ahmad Abdulaziz Alnakhli, Abdulrahman Amer Albeladi, Raed Saad AlHejili, Mohammed Siddig Younis
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2021; 9(2): 98-112
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2021.02.011

  • Prevalence & Perception of CAM Usage in Majmaah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Syed Yousaf Kazmi, Waqas Sami, Saud Ibnsaut Alharbi, Meshaal almeshaal, Anas Alzahrani, Fahad Alyousif, Osama Alenezi
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(2): 50-61
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.02.007

  • Physical Therapy Intervention in Post Stroke Shoulder Subluxation: A Narrative Review
    Mazen Alqahtani
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 48-60
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.008

  • The “Epidemiological Transmission” and “Double-Burden of Disease”: A Focus on Africa
    Asim Abdelmoneim Hussein
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2014; 2(2): 3-11
    » Abstract

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles