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…
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…
Latar belakang: Resin komposit flowable merupakan bahan restorasi dengan daya alir tinggi sehingga beradaptasi dengan baik dengan kavitas. Modifikasi terbaru resin komposit flowable membuatnya dapat digunakan pada restorasi posterior karena peningkatan fitur mekanis seperti kekuatan tekan. Penelitian terdahulu menemukan bahwa kekuatan tekan resin komposit dapat dipengaruhi oleh durasi penyinara…
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…
Background: Short-term soft liner or also called tissue conditioner which found in fitting surface area, serve as cushioning for denture wearers to treat chronic pain problems. When the material is used, it will always in contact with liquids, such as saliva and denture cleaning solutions. It can increase on water sorption which will affect the mechanical properties and function of the soft lin…
Background: Mouthwashes are oral hygiene product used to improve oral health. However, mouthwashes are generally acidic, which causes an increase in the surface roughness of restorative materials. Currently, there is no study that measures the surface roughness of single-shade universal composite resin after immersion in alcohol-containing and alcohol-free mouthwash. Objective: Aimed of this st…
Latar Belakang: Remineralisasi merupakan proses mengembalikan ion mineral yang hilang pada email gigi. Hidroksiapatit dapat digunakan sebagai bahan alternatif untuk mendukung proses remineralisasi yang dapat diperoleh dari cangkang telur ayam. Mineral dalam cangkang telur ayam terdiri dari 94% kalsium karbonat yang merupakan komponen utama untuk memproduksi hidroksiapatit. Tujuan: Mengetahui ap…
Background: According to the 2018 riskesdas data, 31.8% people of South Sumatra Province have dental and oral health problems. One of the factors that affect dental and oral health is parenting style. Parents are very important in maintaining good dental health behaviors such as adherence of brushing teeth before going to bed. Objective: To determine the relationship between parenting style and…
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis is one of the main etiologies in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease found in plaque. Plaque can be controlled using toothpaste. The combination of herbal ingredients and toothpaste can produce complementary effects. Meanwhile, Gambier extract (Uncaria gambir Roxb.) was reported to contain catechin and tannin which act as antibacterial. Objective: The pu…
Background: The root canal preparation will produce a smear layer, therefore it needed adequate techniques and irrigation solutions to clean the root canal, especially the apical third because there are many anatomical variations of the root canal. Manual agitation using gutta-percha technique can be used to clean the root canal. Averrhoa bilimbi L is one of the natural irrigation solution whic…
Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a pathogen bacteria that commonly found in the fail root canal treatment. The success of root canal treatment can be achieved through the root canal condition that is free from bacteria. Thus, the natural agents with antibacterial effects are needed. Ethanolic extract of limau peel and kaffir lime peel contains active substances such as flavono…
Background: Discolored teeth can be treated through bleaching that is aimed at restoring the white color of the teeth. Previous studies showed that teeth whitening from hydrogen peroxide application can be improved by repeated its applications, however the use of this material still causes tooth surface roughness. 2.5% tangerine peel extract reported to have the potential to be an alternative b…
Latar Belakang: Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus merupakan salah satu mikroba yang sering ditemukan pada permukaan gigi tiruan pasien denture stomatitis. Salah satu pencegahan dari penyakit ini adalah dengan menggunakan larutan pembersih gigi tiruan. Bahan alami yang berpotensi untuk dijadikan larutan pembersih gigi tiruan alternatif yaitu kulit duku (Lansium domesticum). Kulit duku mengandung sen…
Background: The main goal of endodontic treatment is to remove vital tissue, necrotic tissue, microorganisms, and microorganism products from the root canal system. Irrigation solutions such as NaOCl and CHX are needed to achieve these goals, unfortunately, both solutions have unwanted side effects, therefore alternative solutions are required that can come from plant extracts because they have…
Candida albicans infection in the oral cavity causes oral candidiasis with high prevalence in children, adults, and in people with systemic diseases. Since using long term antifungal drugs as a therapy for oral candidiasis can precipitate side effects, alternative therapies are needed therefore herbal medicines are used. One of the example is using papaya leaves and garlic combination. The purp…
Background: Root canal preparation produced a layer called smear layer. Irrigant solution used to eliminate microorganism, debris, and smear layer. Lemon (Citrus limon) peel is one of natural resources that has active compounds to eliminate smear layer from root canal. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of lemon peel (Citrus limon) extract 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% as final root canal treat…