Miswak Efficacy Compared With Chlorhexidine

Gingivitis is a form of gum disease and is elicited by the accumulation of plaque on the tooth and the soft-tissue adjoining the tooth. Mouthwashes containing chemical or herbal substances are adjunctive tools in improving oral hygiene. Miswak mouthwash is a herbal mouthwash. Chlorhexidine mouthwash is the most efficient antimicrobial and antiplaque agent. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of the miswak mouthwash with 0.12% chlorhexidine. This study was a blind randomized clinical trial. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients aged (20-55) years old who attended the Periodontics Clinics at College of Dentistry, Al-Iraqia University were allocated for use the mouthwash either miswak mouthwash or 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate Kin Gingival® (Laboratorios KIN, Spain) twice daily (once in the morning and one before bedtime) for seven days. Gingival, bleeding, and plaque indices were recorded at baseline and after 7 days of treatment.