Latar belakang: Penyakit periodontal merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan Porphyromonas gingivalis sebagai salah satu bakteri patogen utamanya. Menyikat gigi menggunakan pasta gigi dapat mengurangi bakteri pada rongga mulut. Fluoride telah lama diakui sebagai agen penting dalam menjaga kesehatan gigi. Gambir (Uncaria gambir Roxb) juga diketahui memiliki sifat antibakteri karena men…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries. One potential natural antibacterial agent is chitosan, which is derived from the shells of mangrove crabs (Scylla serrata). Chitosan has the ability to inhibit bacterial growth and induce bacterial cell death. Objective: To determine the antibacterial effectiveness of chitosan from mangrove crab (Scylla ser…
Background: Halitosis is an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity caused mainly by Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), the result of the activity of anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. Reducing VSCs levels can be achieved by reducing the activity and number of VSCs-producing bacteria, one of which is through the use of mouthwash containing antibacterial compounds. Red guava leaves are known to have …
Background: Individuals with chronic periodontitis disease have relatively lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals. Several previous studies have shown that vitamin D can act as an additional therapy for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. Vitamin D supplementation provides anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects, improving clinical outcomes in periodontitis disease …
Background: According to Riskesdas 2018, malocclusion was the third most common oral and dental condition in Indonesia, with a prevalence of 80%. The highest incidence was found among children aged 12–15 years (15.6%). One of the methods used to treat malocclusion was the use of fixed orthodontic appliances. A total of 81.50% of adolescents were users of fixed orthodontic appliances. However,…
Background: Long working hours and static working postures in dentists can increase the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). These musculoskeletal complaints are also experienced by dental students as they perform dental procedures that require maintaining repetitive body positions for extended periods. Aims: This study aimed to determine the relationship between working posture and MSD co…
Introduction: Odontogenic infections are a common disease in dental practice that is caused by bacteria S. aureus. One of herbal ingredients that has antibacterial properties is garlic peel which can be extracted with n-hexane. This has not been widely studied and it is still considered waste. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of antibacterial extract of garlic peel again…
Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) is a prostheses cemented to abutment with luting cement permanently, often experiencing retention loss. The selection of cementation materials for FPD significantly influences the success and durability of the prosthesis. Key characteristics such as shear strength (SBS), tensile strength (TBS), compressive strength, and microleakage are evaluated to determine the ret…
Background: Hyposalivation can cause negative impacts on oral health, so salivary flow rates need to be increased. Music with a peaceful and calming atmosphere has been shown to increase the salivary flow rate. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Sape music on salivary flow rate. Methods: This study used quasi-experimental research with a one group pretest-posttest approach involving 20 s…
Latar belakang: Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus adalah penyebab dari berbagai infeksi di tubuh manusia, salah satunya pada rongga mulut. Jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) memiliki beberapa kandungan senyawa antibakteri seperti flavonoid, alkaloid, saponin, tanin, dan fenol. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui efektivitas antibakteri ekstrak jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) terhadap St…
Latar belakang: Ektraksi gigi merupakan tindakan perawatan yang dapat menyebabkan luka berupa soket terbuka. Proses penyembuhan luka terdiri dari beberapa fase dan melibatkan berbagai sel, salah satunya sel fibroblas. Fibroblas berperan penting dalam proses penyembuhan luka pada fase proliferasi. Bunga cengkeh memiliki kandungan seperti eugenol, flavonoid, saponin, dan tanin yang berpotensi dal…
Background: Endo-perio lesion primarily caused by endodontic and periodontal are the most commonly encountered conditions. The success of endo-perio lesion treatment depends on efficient disinfection and optimal root canal sealing. The development of calcium silicate based or bioceramic sealer is based on sealers with good biocompatibility, which promotes the formation of mineralized tissue and…
Background: Dentin hypersensitivity is a condition characterized by sharp, brief pain caused by exposed dentin as a reaction to external stimuli. One treatment involves the use of desensitizing agents to reduce sensitivity, such as hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite is a non-organic calcium compound widely used as a biomedical material and can be synthesized from natural calcium sources, such as cr…
Background: Dental erosion is the progressive loss of dental hard tissue by chemical processes without involving bacteria. Dental erosion has become a global problem with a fairly high incidence rate in various age groups, one of which is university students. Research data on dental erosion in Indonesian students is still limited because of the low awareness. Objective: To determine the occurre…
Background: Dental caries can occur as a result of acidic salivary pH. Mechanical stimulation through chewing jelly candies containing natural ingredients such as pineapple may serve as an alternative to prevent this condition. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of chewing pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus) jelly candies on salivary pH. Methods: This was an experimental study using one group…
Background: There is a relationship between the condition of the oral cavity and systemic conditions, if there is a disorder in the body system, it will also have a bad impact on the oral cavity, and vice versa. The knowledge of medical students regarding these relationships is important to help in diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge about t…
Tooth loss is a common oral health problem among geriatric patients (elderly). If left untreated, tooth loss can lead to diminished oral cavity functions, ultimately impacting overall quality of life. One common intervention is the fabrication of dentures to replace missing teeth, restore their function, and enhance quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship betw…
Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease, one of the causes is diet. Diet is closely related to the fulfillment of nutrients for the body. Inconsistent nutritional intake can cause an individual become more susceptible to caries. Problems regarding the fulfillment of nutrition are often experienced by students, especially migrant students. Dental students certainly have good knowle…
Flowable composite has lower filler content (37%-53%) compared to packable composite. Lower filler content can reduce compressive strength. Compressive strength is an important mechanical property that needs to be tested because most masticatory force is compressive strength. Flowable composite has been developed to achieve better mechanical and aesthetic properties. Various types of fillers ha…
Prevalensi obesitas di Indonesia pada remaja usia 12-15 tahun sebesar 2,5% pada tahun 2013 dan mengalami kenaikan menjadi 4,8% pada tahun 2018. Permasalahan gizi pada remaja dapat menyebabkan kurangnya pengetahuan. Seseorang dengan tingkat pengetahuan yang baik dan sikap yang baik berperan penting dalam mengubah kebiasaan dan perilaku gizi yang salah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui p…
Background : Malocclusion is a dental condition that deviates from normal occlusion.The result of epidemiological surveys report that the high prevalence of malocclusion often occurs in 12-year-old children because it is the second transitional period from the period of mixed teeth. Preventing or reducing the severity of malocclusion in children can be done one of the actions by performing inte…
Background: One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is global warming. Dentistry is one of the major contributors of waste. A concept called Green Dentistry was established to reduce the impact of environmental damage due to waste from dentistry. The implementation of the Green Dentistry concept is still hindered by the lack of knowledge of health workers. Therefore, preclinical and c…
Latar Belakang: Chlorine dioxide merupakan agen antijamur spektrum luas yang prinsip kerjanya sama seperti Chlorhexidine gluconate, yaitu dengan mengoksidasi sel jamur yang berujung pada kematian sel jamur. Chlorhexidine gluconate yang bersifat rendah toksik terhadap manusia karena dapat menimbulkan rasa tidak nyaman pada pemakainya diakibatkan karena iritasi mukosa, berbeda dengan Chlorine dio…
Background: Class I malocclusion is the most common malocclusion type worldwide, with a reported prevalence of approximately 61% among adolescents aged 13-15 years. In Indonesia, it ranks third among oral and dental health problems. Malocclusion treatment often used in Indonesia is a fixed orthodontic appliance as much as 81.5%. However, fixed appliances have limitations in terms of aesthetics …
Background: X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) was a genetic bone disorder that caused dental deformities. Defects in the formation of hard tissues could be analyzed using radiographic imaging. In dentistry, radiographic examination played an important role in diagnosing XLH patients by identifying characteristic radiographic findings of oral cavity pathologies. Objective: This study aimed to supp…
Background: Odontogenic tumors are heterogeneous lesions originating from remnants of tooth-forming elements such as epithelium, mesenchyme, or ectomesenchyme. Prevalence of odontogenic tumors is approximately 1% of all jaw tumors cases. Computed Tomography (CT) is used as and advanced diagnostic tool to assess lesions characteristics and cortical bone involvement through multiplanar imaging an…
Latar belakang: Infeksi dalam rongga mulut dapat disebabkan oleh bakteri, salah satunya Streptococcus mutans. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi pertumbuhan bakteri di dalam rongga mulut adalah dengan menggunakan obat kumur klorheksidin, akan tetapi dapat menimbulkan efek samping. Bahan alami adalah alternatif yang dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi efek samping yang ditimbulkan. Ikan ga…
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that appears in the first three years of life and characterized by impaired development of social skills, limited use of interactive speech, and sensory-motor defects. Children with ASD often experience oral health problems such as caries caused by poor oral hygiene due to children's disabilities or lack of family or caregive…
Background: Midfacial fractures is one of the most commonly maxillofacial fractures. Fractures site are located on midface complex structure such as os nasal, os palate, os zygomatic, os maxilla, and os maxilla alveolar that has important function in facial aesthetics, respiratory and masticatory system. Pwpose: To determine the prevalence of midfacial fractures at RSUP Dr.Mohammad Hoesin perio…
Latar Belakang: Gigi kaninus maksila permanen berada di urutan kedua paling sering terjadi impaksi setelah gigi molar ketiga. Impaksi gigi kaninus di maksila terjadi sebesar 10-20 kali lebih sering daripada di mandibula. Prevalensi impaksi gigi kaninus maksila cukup tinggi, dan penyesuaian kembali impaksi gigi kaninus ke dalam lengkung gigi telah rutin dilakukan dalam praktik ortodontik. Impaks…