Ancient chewing stick put to the test against gum disease
NCT ID NCT07689786
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether using a miswak stick—a natural teeth-cleaning twig—along with regular brushing can improve gum health in people with gingivitis. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in saliva and plaque. The goal is to see if this traditional practice offers any added benefit for controlling gum disease.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Miswak (Salvadora persica L.)
- What this could lead to
- If miswak proves beneficial, it could become a simple, natural addition to daily oral care for managing gum inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be small or no different from regular brushing alone.
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Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
Antakya, Hatay, 31000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi
Hatay, 31000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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