Table 3 Clinical effect of siwak on periodontal health: cross sectional study
References | Study groups (n = sample size) | Siwak application | Periodontal parameter | Finding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eid et al. [26] | TB (n = 94) S (n = 68) S&TB (n = 74) | Exclusive Adjunctive | PI, GI, PPD, CAL, REC | Mean plaque score and gingivitis score was comparable with TB |
Khawaja et. al. [33] | TB (n = 30) S (n = 30) | Exclusive | PI, GI | |
Batwa et al. [27] | TB (n = 29) S (n = 17) | Exclusive | PI | Mean plaque score was comparable with TB |
Shetty et al. [28] | TB (n = 216) S (n = 144) S&TB (n = 168) | Exclusive | OHI-S, GI, PPD, REC | Mean plaque scores comparable with TB Significant lower gingivitis score and probing pocket depth Significant higher gingival recession |
Al-Sinaidi [29] | TB (n = 74) S (n = 113) | Exclusive | PI, BOP, PPD, CAL | Significant lower mean plaque score and bleeding score Mean PPD and CAL were comparable with TB |
Darout et al. [30] | TB (n = 104) S (n = 109) | Exclusive | CPI: BOP, PPD, Calculus | Lower no. sextant of gingival bleeding, probing pocket depth ≥ 4 mm Higher number of sextants with ≥ 4 mm CAL |
TB (n = 94) S (n = 68) S&TB (n = 74) | Adjunctive | PI, GI, PPD, CAL, REC | Significant higher mean PPD and CAL Higher percentage sites with REC | |
Ramadan et al. [32] | TB (n = 78) S (n = 36) S&TB (n = 36) | Adjunctive | PI, PPD, CAL | Lower mean plaque score, PPD and CAL, than TB |