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…
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: Tooth extraction can cause complications if not handled properly. Dry socket is one of the complications caused by Streptococcus mutans bacteria. An alternative material that is easily available and has an affordable price and has inhibition against bacteria is the mucus from the skin of catfish (Pangasius sp). The mucus of catfish skin (Pangasius sp) contains antimicrobial peptides…
Background: Periodontal disease is one of the most common dental and oral diseases. Periodontal therapy is carried out with the aim of triggering the regeneration of the periodontal tissue in order to provide long-term periodontal stability which can be stimulated by the use of bone grafts. The four commonly used bone graft materials are autograft, allograft, xenograft and alloplast. Nanocrysta…
Background: Single shade universal composite resin is a composite resin that is able to adapt all of the tooth colors, the use of composite resin generally leaves unpolymerized monomers thereby reducing mechanical strength, especially compressive strength. Several studies found that preheating is one way to increase the compressive strength of composite resins. Objective: This study aims to kno…
Background: Endodontic treatment failure can be caused by Gram-positive bacteria, namely Enterococcus faecalis. Natural ingredients such as beetroot extract (Beta vulgaris L.) can be used to inhibit the growth of Gram positive bacteria. Beet fruit extract (Beta vulgaris L.) has antibacterial properties because it contains active substances of flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins and alkaloids…
Background: Microleakage is a factor that influences the success of the restoration. Bulkfilled composite has the ability to fill the cavity up to 4 mm of depth and has a lower microleakage value. Determining the right color for conventional resin is quite challenging for clinicians and it takes quite a while. Universal single shade was introduced as a new material that can be able to match the…
Background: Class II malocclusion is one of the most common types of malocclusion and is mostly caused by mandibular retrognathism relative to maxillary prognathism. Class II malocclusion can be corrected with an activator where the activator can stimulate the growth of the mandible going forward. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of activators on skeletal changes in children wit…
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the human immune system causing a set of symptoms and infection called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). At the end of 2020, the number of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia was 37.7 million. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes of dentists in Palembang…
Latar belakang: Kawat stainless steel (SS) dan nikel titanium (NiTi) adalah dua jenis kawat ortodontik yang paling sering digunakan secara klinis dalam perawatan ortodontik menggunakan alat ortodontik cekat. Pada saat gigi bergerak, maka akan terjadi friksi antara kawat dan braket ortodontik. Salah satu faktor yang dapat menyebabkan friksi pada kawat ortodontik adalah korosi. Korosi dapat diseb…
Background: The failure of endodontic treatment is often caused by errors during elimination procedures of Gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis) so that it is necessary to use irrigating solutions such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) to eliminate it from the root canal. Prabumulih City’s pineapple leaves (Ananas comosus) are herbal plants that have antibacterial properties due to the …
Latar Belakang: Perawatan ortodontik bertujuan memperbaiki maloklusi gigi menggunakan alat ortodontik cekat (fixed) maupun lepasan (removable). Kawat adalah komponen yang penting dalam perawatan ortodontik dimana stainless steel dan nikel titanium merupakan yang paling sering digunakan. Kawat ortodontik dapat mengalami korosi ketika berada di lingkungan pH asam. Minuman kopi arabika memiliki pH…
Stainless steel and nickel-titanium wires were the two most commonly used orthodontic wires clinically because they possessed low friction and good corrosion resistance. The oral cavity could actively expose orthodontic wires to various foods and drinks, which could cause corrosion. Instant coffee was a popular beverage among patients who had fixed orthodontic appliances and could induce corros…
Background: Patient satisfaction is the first indicator of the standard of a health facility and a measure of service quality. In this case it requires efforts to provide health services to maintain and improve the health status of the community, including dental and oral health services. Dental and oral health services are carried out to maintain and improve the health status of the community …
Background: The main bacteria that causes dental caries is Streptococcus mutans. Dental caries can be prevented by chemical means using toothpaste. Herbal ingredients can be used as an alternative to antibacterial ingredients in toothpaste. Duku seed extract had antibacterial activity against S. mutans because it contains alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. This study aimed to determi…
Background: Composite resin has the advantage of mimicking tooth color and good bond strength but is prone to long-term color changes in the oral cavity. Acidic beverages such as carbonated drinks and jamu kunyit asam (turmeric drink) can erode the surface of composite resin and affect color stability. Objective: to examine the effects of these beverages on the color stability of Universal Sing…
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by specific microorganisms which can cause progressive damage to the periodontal tissues. Periodontitis can be affected by systemic conditions, one of which is an increase in blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia can affect directly or indirectly on the reduction of alveolar bone. Objective: to see differences in alveolar crest appearance between ch…
Background: Based on Indonesian Primary Health Research (RISKESDAS) in 2018, 57,6% of Indonesians have dental and oral health problems. One of the causes is the lack of knowledge of dental and oral health. Improvement of dental and oral health knowledge can be done with dental and oral health education. This education should be given at an early stage, using media that can attract children's at…
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on dental and oral health services throughout the world, including Indonesia. Persatuan Dokter Gigi Indonesia recommends that the postponement of health services be limited to cases of dental emergencies. Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and acute periapical abscess are among the most frequently reported cases of dental emergencies during the…
Background: Dental caries is a condition characterized by tissue damage in the enamel, dentin, and extending into the pulp. Preschool-age children often experience dental caries due to their habit of consuming high-sugar foods. Dental caries in children is associated with quality of life. Measuring quality of life related to dental and oral health is an analysis of individual factors that influ…