The Effect of Siwak Wood Extract (Salvadora Persica) Solution on Oral Health: Literature Review

Abstract

Background: In terms of beliefs, culture and values or life practices, Islam encourages its adherents to keep themselves and their environment clean, including guidance on maintaining oral hygiene using miswak.. Siwak extract has an antibacterial effect, is effective against bacteria that play a role in the formation of dental plaque thus, with a decrease in plaque bacteria, the salivary pH will also increase One of the contents of miswak (Saldavora persica) hich is useful for preventing dental plaque is trimethylamine (TMA). In addition, it is also potential as an antibacterial.(3) (4) The World Health Organization (1987) recommends the use of miswak as an effective tool for oral health, with the mechanical action of soft-wood fibers and the therapeutics action of its chemical content.
 Content: it is necessary to conduct a Literature Review study to determine the effect of a solution of siwak wood extract (Salvadora Persica) on oral health. The feature of this research is we want to know with siwak extract can be maintained acid-base balance in salivary pH which can kill some bacteria in the mouth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a solution of siwak wood extract on oral health. Literature Review with Systematic review design.
 Conclusion: The effect of a solution of siwak wood extract on oral health, concluded that siwak extract can affect salivary pH, production of salivary secretions, reduce plaque scores and inhibit the microorganisms development in the oral cavity