On the age between 10-12 called mixed dentition teeth period. In this period crowding teeth often happens. Mixed dentition teeth may cause retention increase to the plaque because the cleansing process in the teeth is more difficult. Plaque is a soft lining of bacteria uncalsificated that stays on the teeth and the other objects in the mouth. Plaque in the main factor causes gingivitis. This ex…
Oral and dental health in Indonesia is one of the problem that need our attention, this is because oral dan dental desease is the major problem which patient always complain about it, approximately about 60%. This oral and dental disease is dental caries and periodontal disease, especially ginggivitis, this is connected to oral hygiene. Oral and dental health care could be much better if it is …
The increased accumulation ofplaque in smokers due to substances which consist in cigarettes may effects in gingival status and may increasing incidence of gingivitis. This research was conducted to asses the influence of smoking tobacco in gingival status by measuring oral hygiene status (OHI-S), gingival status (GI), and periodontal status (CPITN) in 90 man 20-40 years old who categorized in …
Gingivitis is inflammation of gingiva, a common periodontal disease that found in Indonesian elementary school student. Gingivitis is caused by bacterial irritation in dental plaque. Gingivitis in elementary school student could be prevented by keeping the oral hygiene, one of the way is through Usaha Kesehatan Gigi Sekolah (UKGS) program. This study was conducted to assess the relationship bet…
Penimbunan atau pembentukan plak pada gigi tiruan lengkap dapat mengakibatkan kesehatan mulut terganggu yaitu perubahan pada jaringan mulut berupa peradangan mukosa yang disebut denture stomatitis. Untuk itu diperlukan antiseptik sebagai denture cleanser misalnya chlorhexidine dan alkaline glutaraldehid yang pada umumnya mahal sehingga diperlukan alternatif antiseptik yang mudah diperoleh dan m…
Erosi gigi didefinisikan sebagai hilangnya jaringan keras gigi yang irreversibel oleh suatu proses kimia tanpa melibatkan bakteri. Kelarutan dari struktur mineral gigi teijadi bila berkontak dengan asam yang dimasukkan di dalam rongga mulut dari dalam (refluks gastroesofageal, muntah) atau sumber dari luar (minuman asam, buah sitrus). Banyak minuman ringan mengandung gula, berbagai bahan adikti…
Hyperglicemia which occurs in Diabetes Melitus (DM) due to under secrection of insulin may effect increasing collagenase activities and decreasing collagen synthesis, and also may increasing the form of calculus, impact to periodontal disease. This research was conducted to assess the relationship of DM type 2 with risk of teeth mobility. The samples of this research were divided into 2 groups,…
Snack containing sucrose is kinds of food that often eaten by people especially children. Consuming sucrose in a certain amount, it will decrease buffering capacity of saliva and the sooner teeth destruction happen and called as caries. The aim of this study was to know the effect of consuming sucrose to saliva pH changes in children. This study is experimental study with cross sectional typed.…
Karies merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi yang prevalensinya paling tinggi namun perawatan karies terutama untuk gigi desidui sangatlah rendah maka muncullah suatu permasalahan apakah ada perawatan karies yang sederhana, ekonomis, mudah dikerjakan, dan dapat dilakukan diluar praktek klinik dokter gigi biasanya. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah memaparkan informasi-informasi mengenai ART sebagai salah…
Denture’s surface attached to mucous membrane inhibits the cleaning by saliva and caused the booming plaque on denture’s surface. Plaque is a good media for flora of the mouth cavity to grow and reproduce. Ccmdida albicans is normal flora in the mouth cavity that usually attached on denture’s surface. To prevent the booming of Ccmdida albicans among the denture users is by keeping the den…
Acrylic resin has disadvantage that is able to absorb solution. Ifthis solution has color so then it will cause color changes to acrylic resin. This research is aimed to know influence ofgreen tea and black tea to color changes as heat-cured acrylic resin as denture base. Besides, its goals is also to know for how long submerging that acrylic resin experiences a meaning color changes. This rese…
Latar belakang: Sistem penghantaran obat lokal bermanfaat dalam terapi periodontal karena mampu mengarahkan obat langsung ke area target dengan pelepasan terkontrol. Kitosan, yang bersifat biodegradable dan mampu melepaskan obat secara bertahap, dapat diformulasikan menjadi film sebagai media penghantaran obat. Formulasi ini menggunakan klorheksidin sebagai agen antimikroba, sementara cangkang …
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis was one of the Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria that played an important role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. The increasing resistance of bacteria to synthetic antibiotics encouraged the search for alternative antibacterial agents from natural sources. Snakehead fish (Channa striata) was known to contain bioactive compounds such as albumin and m…
Background: Candy is a processed food in the form of a solid and if consumed excessively it will reduce the salivary pH which is one of the factors causing caries. This decrease occurs due to the activity of acid-producing bacteria in the oral cavity. Preventing a decrease in salivary pH can be done by adding gambir and xylitol to candy. Gambir is a herbal ingredient containing catechins and ta…
Introduction: S. aureus is one of the most frequently found and detected microorganisms in odontogenic infections of oral and cerebral abscesses. The treatment of odontogenic infections can be treated using antibiotics, which can be replaced by honey. Tembesu bitter black honey is a natural material that can be used as an antibacterial because it has high osmolarity, low pH (3,2-4,5), low water…
Background: Root canal treatment aims to eliminate bacteria and prevent recurring infections. Root canal disinfection remains a major challenge in root canal treatment and is a key factor in its success. Conventional disinfection methods are often less effective due to the complexity of root canal anatomy. The laser method is an evolving treatment approach for root canal disinfection, demonstra…
Latar belakang: Riskesdas tahun 2018 menyatakan proporsi masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut masyarakat Indonesia sebesar 57,6%. Penyebab utama masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut ini yaitu adanya akumulasi plak. Kemampuan menyikat gigi yang baik dan benar merupakan faktor penting dalam mencegah penumpukan plak. Perilaku yang cenderung mengabaikan kebersihan gigi dan mulut sebagian besar dilandasi ol…
Background: The regeneration of alveolar bone sockets after a tooth extraction has limited reparative ability and usually involves changes in alveolar bone dimensions due to bone resorption. The hydroxyapatite (HAp) of snakehead fish scales is one of the bone graft materials that has osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties for osteoblast cells, so it can be used as the preservation of pos…
Background: School-age children are a group that is vulnerable to cases of dental and oral health problems. This is caused by a lack of knowledge about how to maintain dental and oral hygiene. This knowledge can be obtained from educational media tools. "Daily Book Challenge" is an educational media that contains knowledge in maintaining dental and oral hygiene that is packaged in an attractive…
Latar Belakang: Stomatitis aftosa rekuren (SAR) adalah salah satu penyakit mukosa mulut yang paling banyak terjadi. Tatalaksana yang sering diberikan yaitu terapi topikal berupa kortikosteroid topikal yang dapat menyebabkan hipertrikosis dan dispigmentasi. Obat berbahan dasar herbal dapat menjadi alternatif solusi yang perlu dipertimbangkan seperti tanaman jahe merah (Zingiber Officinalle Var. …
Caffeine is commonly consumed to enhance alertness, combat drowsiness, reduce fatigue, and improve physical performance, such as increasing stamina and energy. Excessive consumption, however, may disrupt hormonal balance and sleep patterns, potentially affecting the menstrual cycle in women. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between coffee consumption and the menstrual cycle amon…
The global increase in life expectancy, including in Indonesia, has led to a growing elderly population, often accompanied by cognitive decline. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified Brain Gym intervention in improving cognitive function among elderly residents of nursing homes. The study utilized a non-randomized experimental design with a pretest-posttest and control gro…
Malnutrition during pregnancy may affect the future health of both mother and child. Malnutrition occurs when the body has an excess or deficiency of nutrients. Diet is a factor that can be modified to achieve optimal pregnancy weight gain. This study aims to determine the association between maternal diet quality index and gestational weight gain. This study has an observational analytic desig…
Background: Diabetic ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes that commonly occur, especially in patients with poor glycemic control, neuropathy, and vascular disease. The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a non-invasive method used to assess the severity of ulcers. This study aims to analyze the relationship between ABI and the severity of diabetic ulcers in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients …
Obesity in Indonesia has experienced a very significant increase over the past decade (10 years), especially in Palembang City. This rise can be influenced by several factors, one being behavioral factors. Poor eating habits and low physical activity contribute to the rising incidence of obesity in Palembang City. The purpose of this research is to analyze the significance of the relationship b…
Hipertensi adalah keadaan seseorang yang mengalami kenaikan tekanan darah diatas normal yaitu sistolik dan diastolik diatas 140/90 mmHg. Dalam proses terapinya, JNC8, AHA/ACC dan ESC menerbitkan pedoman terapi hipertensi dan merekomendasikan terapi lini pertama antara lain golongan ACEI, CCB, ARB dan obat diuretik golongan thiazid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat penggunaan obat menurut …
Musculoskeletal disorders are injuries or functional impairments that result in abnormalities of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs, leading to complaints of musculoskeletal pain. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 data shows around 1.71 billion people of all ages experience musculoskeletal pain complaints throughout their lives. Ergonomic factors that cause …
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that affects quality of life, including sleep quality. GERD symptoms, especially those occurring at night, can lead to significant sleep disturbances, such as insomnia, frequent nighttime awakenings, and poor sleep quality. This condition can negatively impact daily life, particularly for students who bear a heavy academic wo…
Background:Candy is a high-calorie food product, typically made with added sucrose, and if consumed excessively, it can lead to a decrease in saliva pH. A decrease in saliva pH causes the oral cavity to become acidic, facilitating the growth of bacteria, which in turn triggers cavities. To prevent a decrease in saliva pH, gambir extract is added to the candy. Gambir (Uncaria gambir Roxb.) is a …
This study identified contamination of Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) eggs in cabbage purchased at Kebon Semai Traditional Market in Palembang City. STH spreads through the soil and can cause various health problems. Cabbage, which is often consumed raw, is very susceptible to STH egg contamination. This study used a descriptive observational cross-sectional design. Thirty cabbage samples wer…