The Effect of Miswak Extract on Plaque pH

Autor:	M. Baljoon, Anders Gustafsson, Abier Hamed Sofrata, Peter Lingström
Rok vydání:	2007
Předmět:	Miswak biology business.industry Plaque ph Dentistry Salvadoraceae biology.organism_classification Dental plaque medicine.disease Acid production In vivo Salvadora persica medicine sense organs skin and connective tissue diseases business General Dentistry
Zdroj:	Caries Research. 41:451-454
ISSN:	1421-976X 0008-6568
DOI:	10.1159/000107931
Popis:	The aim of this study was to document changes in plaque pH when an acidic challenge was followed by rinsing with miswak extract (Salvadora persica), and to evaluate the effect of miswak rinse on parotid gland secretion rate. Plaque pH was measured in 3-day-old plaque using the microtouch electrode. Rinsing with miswak extract, compared with water rinsing, resulted in protracted elevation of plaque pH (>6.0). The difference in plaque pH between miswak extract and water rinse was statistically significant at 30 min (p < 0.001). Rinsing with miswak extract stimulated parotid gland secretion (p < 0.01). In conclusion, miswak extract raised the plaque pH, suggesting a potential role in caries prevention.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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