Latar Belakang: Maloklusi adalah penyimpangan oklusi yang cukup besar dari gigi dan rahang yang dapat mengganggu fungsional mulut. Perawatan maloklusi kelas II dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan piranti ortodonti lepasan, salah satunya adalah clear aligner. Penggunaan clear aligner menimbulkan lebih sedikit nyeri dan ketidaknyamanan dibandingkan dengan piranti ortodonti cekat. Perawatan clear a…
Background: Probiotics in dentistry had been proving effective in treating various diseases. Studies about probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri has been shown to significantly reduce the number of periodontal pathogenic bacteria in patient with periodontitis. However, research about the effect of probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri on periodontal index in the management of chronic periodontitis is still…
Background: Decreased salivary flow rate can lead a decrease of oral clearance, which can disrupt oral health and increase the risks of diseases in the oral cavity, such as dental caries, periodontitis and fungal infections. Masticatory stimulation by chewing Ajwa dates could be an alternative to increase salivary flow rate. Aim: This study aimed to determine the differences of salivary flow ra…
Background: Candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by Candida sp. Around 85-95% of oral candidiasis infections are caused by Candida albicans. Long-term use of antifungal drugs can cause side effects, so alternative therapy using herbal ingredients is needed. Pineapple leaves are one of the lavishly organic waste materials that contain phenolic compounds with antimicrobial prop…
Background: Tooth extraction is a minor surgical procedure with the aim of remove the tooth from the oral socket with use of specialized techniques and instruments. Tooth extraction will cause tissue injury. Purple sweet potato has potential as an alternative medicine for wound healing after tooth extraction that comes from natural materials. Purple sweet potato contains flavonoids, tannins, sa…
Background: Bitewing radiography is an intraoral radiography to view the tooth surface which includes the crown of the tooth as well as the alveolar crest of the upper and lower jaw at the same receptor. The use of film holders and silicone loops in the bitewing technique helps standardize taking radiographs, but there has been no research that shows a comparison of the quality of radiographs u…
Background: Tooth extraction is the act of removing a tooth that cannot be treated from the alveolar bone socket, after extraction the socket will undergo a wound healing process. Chicken eggshell is a natural ingredient that has the potential to be an alternative wound treatment. The calcium and protein content in chicken eggshells can accelerate wound healing. Objective: To determine the effe…
Background: One of the pathogenic bacteria that causes dental caries was Streptococcus mutans. The use of antibacterial agents such as chlorhexidine was being the gold standard for eliminating Streptococcus mutans but can cause side effects if used in long term. Traditional medicine still used as an alternative in Indonesian people to reduce the side effects of chemical drugs. Suruhan leaves we…
Background: Various infections in the oral cavity can be caused by bacteria, one of which is S. mutans. One way to reduce the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity is by using chlorhexidine mouthwash. To avoid the side effects caused by using chlorhexidine mouthwash, antibacterial alternatives made from natural ingredients are used. Catfish (Pangasius hypopthalmus) which is widely cultivated in…
Background: Endo-perio lesion is defined as pathological communication between the endodontic dan periodontal tissues. Pulpal infection and necrosis can spread to the oral cavity through the periodontal ligament destroying the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Conversely, the periodontal pocket infection spread to the accessory canals to the pulp causing pulpal necrosis. The aim of this s…
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…
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: 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…