International Journal of Dental Medicine 2017; 3(1): 1-3 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ijdm doi: 10.11648/j.ijdm.20170301.11 ISSN: 2472-1360 (Print); ISSN: 2472-1387 (Online) Case Report Effect Stick of Miswak on Periodontal Reccesion to Jama’ah Tabligh Kerung Kerung Kota Makassar, Indonesia Muhammad Saleh 1 , Nurhaeni 1 , Oke Sainuddin 1 , Syamsuddin Abubakar 1 , Johny Angki 1 , Yayah Sopianah 2 , Hadiyat Miko 2, * 1 Departement of Dental Nursing, Polytechnic of Health Makassar, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia 2 Dental Nursing, Polytechnic of Health Tasikmalaya, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia Email address: drgmiko@yahoo.com (H. Miko) * Corresponding author To cite this article: Muhammad Saleh, Nurhaeni, Oke Sainuddin, Syamsuddin Abubakar, Johny Angki, Yayah Sopianah, Hadiyat Miko. Effect Stick of Miswak on Periodontal Reccesion to Jama’ah Tabligh Kerung Kerung Kota Makassar, Indonesia. International Journal of Dental Medicine. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2017, pp. 1-3. doi: 10.11648/j.ijdm.20170301.11 Received: August 27, 2016; Accepted: September 23, 2016; Published: February 9, 2017 Abstract: Descriptive studies have explored the relationship between toothbrushing with miswak stick and development of periodontal/gingival recession, but relevant periodontal/gingival recession data for the multidirectional power Miswak are lacking. The aim of this study is to descriptive the effect of brushing with either a multidirectional Miswak or manual toothbrush defect or periodontal/gingival recession on anterior/labial surface of gum at miswak user of 30-60 years old. Keywords: Miswak Stick, Defect, Periodontal Recession, Jama’ahTabligh 1. Background of the Problem Miswak or in Latin called Salvadora Persica, originally was used as a tool for cleaning teeth and mouth long before Islam developed, the Arabs also use miswak as a tool for cleaning teeth and mouth. Historically, miswak is one tool used to clean the teeth and mouth which is still in use, especially among Muslims (E, Noumi., Et al, 2010). Miswak is a culture of the ancient people used to clean teeth and a healthy mouth. Miswak common among the not so well known in modern times. Dentists have always advocated clean my teeth with a toothbrush with a variety of forms that have been through quality test, we know the shape of a toothbrush the most effective way to clean up the leftovers, but in the modern era through various studies also found the contents of chemical from miswak turns very beneficial for oral health (Khoory, T, 1983). The chemicals contained in miswak turned out to have much effect on oral health, its contents can reduce dental caries, improve the health of the gums and periodontal status, whiten teeth, remove tartar, and has an antimicrobial effect (Masood, 2010). Another study conducted by Eid and Salim, (1994) informs that there is a correlation between the use Miswak with events gum recession (gingival recession). Further stated that in addition to gum recession due to natural factors such as age, also in many cases due to trauma or brushing teeth cleaning and brushing improper manner. The use of miswak in Indonesia itself is generally a bit more attention hygienists. Research conducted Samiaji, (2014) in Jamaat Tabligh Tasikmalaya concluded that the use Miswak for teeth cleaning is not better than the modern toothbrush, this is due to the anatomical shape Miswak straight from the base of the handle until the fibers Miswak. Users miswak also general save Miswak in your pocket or pants so that are less clean and can support bacterial growth Research conducted Kartilah, T., et al (2016) also concluded that most users Miswak in Pesantren al-Kautsar District Kuningan did not understand the technique of using miswak with true so that oral hygiene is not optimal Miswak users. Less precise techniques tend to result in disruption of periodontal tissue. Recognizing that periodontal disease is a disease that affects