Characterization and Formulation of Miswak Film for the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: An Study.

Introduction: Miswak is a tooth brushing stick that contains many ingredients that are beneficial for maintenance of oral hygiene. The aim of this study is to formulating a film containing miswak extract for treatment of chronic periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: Here we tested the miswak raw extract against and Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1).

Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels of RANKL and OPG After Placement of Collagen Membrane With Simvastatin in the Treatment of Intrabony Defects in Chronic Periodontitis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to estimate the Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and Osteoprotegrin (OPG) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) after placement of collagen membrane with simvastatin in intrabony defects.

Materials And Methods: Sixty subjects were grouped according to the treatment plan as Group I and Group II. Group I included patients with intrabony defects treated with collagen membrane.