Background : Collagen gel provides a moist environment that supports wound healing after tooth extraction. Fish skin can be an alternative source of collagen because of amino acid components and biocompatibility equal with mammalian collagen. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the application of Siamese catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) collagen gel on the number of…
Background: Tooth extraction is a common treatment procedure that result in the formation of wound. Nutrition is one of the factors that influence wound healing. Siamese catfish is a source of nutrition, but its effect in wound healing process is still unknown. Objective: To determine the effect of administration of Siamese catfish extract orally on the number of fibroblast cells in wound heali…