Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the opportunistic bacteria in the oral cavity that can cause various diseases, including periapical abscesses. The treatment of microbial infections needed to pay attention to selected antibiotics. Traditional medicine was very popular with the community because it had very minimal side effects and the availability that is easy to obtain. Suruhan le…
Background: The increase in COVID-19 transmission has led the government to provide alternative health services through telehealth. Teledentistry is a form of telehealth that utilizes a combination of telecommunications and dentistry, which involves the remote exchange of relevant clinical and imaging information for consultation and treatment planning. Teledentistry has weaknesses, therefore i…
Latar Belakang: Hiposalivasi dapat menyebabkan dampak negatif bagi kesehatan rongga mulut seperti meningkatkan risiko karies, sehingga laju alir saliva perlu ditingkatkan dengan menggunakan stimulus auditori seperti musik. Musik klasik dilaporkan dapat meningkatkan laju alir karena memiliki nada yang tenang dan santai. Musik gamelan merupakan musik tradisional yang berasal dari indonesia dan me…
The main bacteria that plays an important role in the biofilm formation is Streptococcus mutans. Aloe vera has demonstrated antibiofilm activity against S. mutans and can be made into a jelly candy product. This study aims to determine the antibiofilm activity of aloe vera jelly candy against S. mutans. Method: This study used an in vitro experimental laboratory. The antibiofilm activity agains…
Latar belakang: Tingginya masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut anak di Indonesia dikarenakan banyak anak yang cemas untuk dirawat. Prevalensi kecemasan anak terhadap perawatan gigi mencapai 22%, anak yang mengalami kecemasan dental akan menjadi pasien yang tidak kooperatif. Hal ini dapat memengaruhi tingkat stres dokter gigi muda pada perawatan gigi anak yang tidak kooperatif. Stres berat yang dial…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is known to be one of bacteria that causes infections associated with several dental and oral diseases including alveolar osteitis or dry socket. Antibacterial content is not only found in herbal plants but also in the skin mucus of Snakehead fish (Channa striata). Snakehead fish (Channa striata) skin mucus contains antibacterial substances such as lysozyme and …
Latar belakang: Anomali gigi merupakan kelainan yang terjadi akibat gangguan selama masa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan gigi. Etiologi anomali gigi dapat diakibatkan oleh berbagai faktor. Anomali gigi bersifat asimtomatik, namun anomali gigi dapat menyebabkan berbagai masalah klinis yang dapat menurunkan derajat kesehatan manusia. Radiograf panoramik merupakan media yang tepat untuk dapat mendiag…
Background: Learning activities are closely related to a person's motivation because someone with good learning motivation will also get good learning results. A dentist is required to be able to diagnose and treat soft tissue lesions in the oral cavity. This is studied further in oral medicine (OM). Therefore, a dental student is encouraged to learn more in oral medicine courses and have the m…
Background: Candida albicans is normal flora in oral cavity but can cause infection oral candidiasis due to several conditions that disrupt the immune system. Side effects and resistance to antifungal drugs makes alternatives are needed. Catfish is the most fish commonly found in South Sumatra and has potential as an alternative treatment for oral candidiasis because of its high amino acid cont…
Background: Dental caries is a complex pathology involving the demineralization of dental hard tissue and predominantly affecting children. Preventive strategies can involve the use of anticariogenic substances, such as Casein Phosphopeptide Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP). CPP-ACP, a dental biomaterial, exerts inhibitory effects on bacterial proliferation within carious lesions and elici…
Background: Dental anxiety refers to fear responses triggered by different factors, primarily dental procedures. Among these procedures, tooth extraction is known to contribute to the development of dental anxiety in children. One effective approach to mitigate this anxiety involves using audio distraction techniques. These techniques involve using auditory stimuli to divert children's attentio…
Background: Dental caries in children is a dental health problem that requires special attention through the role of knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of parents. Objective: This study aims to determine the influence of knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of parents on caries in children at SD Negeri 237 Palembang. Method: This research uses descriptive analytical research with a cross desi…
Background: Indonesia currently has the highest caries cases, especially in early childhood. Based on the 2018 RISKESDAS results, it was also stated that 51.9% of children aged 10 to 14 years were observed to have dental and oral problems. Caries is the result of the interaction of bacteria on the tooth surface, plaque or biofilm, and diet (with the presence of carbohydrate components which can…
Background: One of the radiographs commonly used in dentistry is periapical radiography. Periapical radiograph results can be subject to various errors that affect interpretation, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The aim of this study was to evaluate the periapical radiograph error bisecting technique error at RSKGM South Sumatra Province. Method: The type of this study was descriptive observ…
Background: Periodontitis is an oral cavity disease with a very high prevalence in Indonesia. Periodontitis can cause loose teeth and easy detachment. Robusta coffee extract Semendo contains active compounds as antiinflammatory and antibacterial agents that can reduce the number of PMN cells in chronic periodontitis treatment. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of robusta coffee extract …
Latar Belakang: Prosedur insisi dapat menyebabkan luka yang dapat sembuh melalui proses penyembuhan yang terdiri dari 4 fase berurutan. Cangkang telur bebek merupakan sumber kalsium dan protein. Pemanfaatan cangkang telur bebek merupakan salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan jumlah fibroblas dan mempercepat proses penyembuhan luka. Tujuan: Mengetahui efektivitas ekstrak cangkang telur bebek konsen…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive bacterium that is known as the main pathogen of dental caries. The use of chlorhexidine gluconate as an antibacterial agent can reduce Streptococcus mutans colonies, but if used for a certain period it can irritate the oral mucosa, change in tooth color, and changes in taste perception. Therefore, pineapple leaf as a natural ingredient are use…
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Background: A temporary soft liner (tissue conditioner) is typically material used as a temporary coating in cases of oral mucosal trauma caused by ill-fitting dentures. Soft liners are susceptible to contact with denture cleansing solutions, such as alkaline peroxide during clinical use. Continuous liquid penetration results in hydrolysis and dissolution of material constituents. The soft line…
Background: Nasolabial angle as a part of facial profile plays role in determining facial attractiveness. Class II division 1 malocclusion has a small nasolabial angle and convex facial profile, causing an unaesthetic facial profile. Class II division 1 malocclusion can be treated with orthodontic treatment using fixed orthodontic appliances to obtain more aesthetic face. Changes in facial stru…
Background: Several treatments in dentistry often can cause wounds, especially to the gingiva. Corn hair is a natural ingredient that is used as an alternative in the treatment of wounds. Several studies have stated that corn hair content such as flavonoids, saponins, and tannins can accelerate wound healing, but their effect on the fibroblasts in gingival wound healing is not yet known. Object…
Latar belakang: Enterococcus faecalis adalah bakteri Gram positif yang paling sering ditemukan pada kasus kegagalan perawatan saluran akar. Bahan irigasi dengan efek antibakteri penting dalam mendukung keberhasilan perawatan saluran akar. Kulit nanas sebagai bahan alami dilaporkan memiliki kandungan senyawa berupa flavonoid, saponin, tanin, dan enzim bromelain yang terbukti memiliki efek antiba…
Background: Periodontal disease is a dental problem that occurs in the periodontium. The main factor causing periodontal disease is the presence of bacteria in plaque. One of the bacteria that causes periodontal disease with high virulence is Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Catfish bone extract contains bioactive peptides which have the potential to inhibit the growth of Gram negative…
Introductions: Dental age is related to an estimated age confirmed by evaluating the growth and development of a person's teeth. One of the methods used in identifying individual ages based on dental characteristics is the Willems method. However, previous studies have raised concerns about the accuracy of Willems' approach. Therefore, this study aims to test the accuracy of the Willems approac…
Latar belakang: Sensitivitas rasa manis yang rendah dapat menyebabkan individu mengonsumsi makanan dan minuman manis secara berlebihan. Sensitivitas rasa manis dapat ditingkatkan melalui faktor visual. Beberapa penelitian melaporkan bahwa stimulus visual berupa gambar dan video makanan dapat meningkatkan sensitivitas rasa manis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh menonton video …
Background: The imbalance of bacteria in oral cavity is one of the main factors causing dental caries. Oral bacteria can form plaque and lower the pH of the oral cavity, which eventually lead to caries. Brushing teeth with toothpaste is an effective plaque control method. Toothpaste that contains antibacterial agents is needed to reduce the number of bacteria in the oral cavity. Gambir has been…
Background : The need for prosthodontic treatment is increasing because many elderly residents are edentulous, so they need full dentures to restore masticatory function. Complete denture fabrication requires retention, stability and support of the remaining tissues. This is influenced by the selection of a good occlusal scheme. Canine guided occlusion is an alternative occlusal scheme with min…
Introduction: GIC is one of the materials used for restorations. The advantages of GIC as a dental restoration are that it has a thermal expansion coefficient similar to a teeth and it can chemically bond with enamel and dentin and the disadvantages are that it is fracture-prone and brittle. CRGIC is a ceramic-reinforced GIC capable of providing hardness properties. Class II restorations are re…