Search for dissertations about: "Abier Hamed Sofrata"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Abier Hamed Sofrata.

2. 1. Salvadora persica (MISWAK) : an effective way of killing oral pathogens

   Author : Abier Hamed Sofrata; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Miswak; Salvadora persica; chewing stick; traditional medicine; gingivitis; periodontitis; dental plaque; plaque pH; salivary flow; acid production; microelectrodes; oral hygiene; subgingival microbiota; antibacterial agent; isothiocyanate; chromatography; Porphyromonas gingivalis; Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans;

   Abstract : Mechanical removal of dental plaque is regarded as an effective means of controlling the progression of dental caries and periodontal disease. The habitual use of chewing sticks (Miswak) as an oral hygiene method is still wildly spread throughout parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. READ MORE