The Antiplaque Efficacy of Two Herbal-Based Toothpastes: A Clinical Intervention.

Aims: This study is the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, where these herbal plant extracts are commonly incorporated into toothpaste. The present study compares two herbal toothpastes (Meswak extract and tea tree oil [TTO]) and analyses their efficiency in reducing plaque accumulation.

Materials And Methods: A total of 25 patients were examined for plaque and assigned a plaque score.