Background: Enamel is the outer layer and hardest tissue covering the crown of the tooth. Tooth enamel consist of 96% inorganic and 4% organic components. The missing component is called demineralization. Demineralization can be fixed by remineralization process. Remineralization can be enhanced by adding herbal ingredients such as gambir toothpaste as an alternative. Objective: This study aims…
Dental health is an essential component of overall health that affects individual well-being and productivity. The 2023 Indonesian Health Survey reported a high prevalence of oral and dental problems and a low utilisation of dental health services. PT X, a state-owned enterprises in Palembang, provides additional health insurance for its employees and their families through PT Y. This study aim…
Latar Belakang: Pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan pemahaman tentang cara merawat dan mencegah kondisi mulut terbebas dari penyakit. Pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut sangat penting diketahui pada semua kalangan usia, terutama pada usia remaja. Dalam perkembangannya, remaja sering mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang tidak hanya dipengaruhi dari sisa makanan, plak dan …
Background: Caries is the most common oral health problem that occurs on children. Calcium deficiency due to demineralization of the enamel could be anticipated with application of remineralization materials. One of the natural alternatives to support remineralization process is quail eggshells (Coturnix coturnix) containing high calcium carbonate as hydroxyapatite precursor. Objective: To know…
Background: Candida albicans is a normal flora that can become a pathogenic organism causing oral candidiasis. Mangrove crab (Scylla serrata) shells can be utilized as a raw material for chitosan production. Chitosan has potential as a natural antifungal agent effective in inhibiting fungal growth. Objective: This study aimed to determine the antifungal effectiveness of chitosan derived from ma…
Latar Belakang: Mahasiswa kedokteran gigi merupakan individu yang berpotensi mengalami distress yang disebabkan oleh tekanan akademik maupun faktor lain di luar akademik yang dapat memengaruhi kondisi fisik dan psikologis. Salah satu kelainan rongga mulut yang sering dikaitkan dengan kondisi psychological distress adalah Stomatitis Aphthous Recurrent (SAR). Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untu…
Background: Dental anxiety was an emotional response commonly experienced by patients during dental treatment and could affect their cooperation as well as the success of clinical procedures. One of the treatments that most often triggered high anxiety was tooth extraction, particularly when performed by clinical dental students who were still in the learning phase. This condition could cause p…
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) states that malocclusion ranks third among the most common oral health problems after dental caries and periodontal disease. The global prevalence of malocclusion among children and adolescents is 56%, with no significant gender differences. Objective: To determine the variation of skeletal patterns in orthodontic patients at RSKGM, South Sumatra …
Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries through the formation of dental plaque. Chemical plaque control can be achieved by brushing teeth with toothpaste containing antibacterial agents. The combination of xylitol and gambir extract has been proven to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans and shows potential as an active ingredient in toothpaste formulat…
Staphylococcus is a normal flora of the oral cavity that can turn into a pathogen and cause various diseases in the oral cavity. The use of herbal ingredients that have antibacterial properties can be an alternative treatment as a substitute for chlorhexidine gluconate. Garlic skin as an antibacterial has not been widely studied and is still considered as waste. Objective: To determine the anti…
Oral and dental health is part of the health of the body that cannot be separated from one another because it will affect the health of the body. One of the oral health that must be considered is the growth and development of teeth,Because children's knowledge about dental hygiene and is still very lacking Therefore, the role and knowledge of parents in caring for oral hygiene is needed in guid…
Background: Streptococcus mutans was the main bacterium involved in biofilm formation that causes dental caries. Pineapple had been proven to possess antibacterial activity against S. mutans, while stevia was a natural low-calorie sweetener that also exhibited antibacterial properties against S. mutans. The combination of both could be formulated into a jelly candy product. This study aimed to …
Introduction: Patient satisfaction was an important indicator in assessing the quality of healthcare services, with no exception for teaching hospitals where clinical services involved clinical dental students. These students were expected to demonstrate clinical competence and professional attitudes to fulfill patient expectations. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the level of patient sa…
Introduction: Dental caries prevention consisted of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Determining the risk level of caries was one of the primary prevention measures, one of which was applied using CAMBRA. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the incidence of dental caries risk among first-year medical students at Sriwijaya University using the CAMBRA form. Methods: This study was …
Background: Patient satisfaction was one of the important indicators in assessing the quality of health services. One form of dental and oral health service was oral and maxillofacial surgery at dental and oral hospitals. The National Health Insurance (NHI) was implemented by the government as an effort to provide health protection for the community. Objective: To determine the overview of NHI …
Background: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanii) based herbal denture cleansers has been widely studied in previous research. The results showed that cinnamon has minimal effects on the mechanical properties of acrylic resin, including impact strength, transverse strength, and surface roughness, while still demonstrating effectiveness in inhibiting microorganisms. Based on these findings, further dev…
Background: The prevalence of dental and oral problems, especially cavities in South Sumatra, is quite high at 45.6%. One of the causes is due to behavior that ignores oral hygiene. This is based on the lack of dental health literacy in children so that there is a lack of information about the importance of maintaining oral health. The prevalence of cavities can be assessed by the caries index,…
Background: Incorrect tooth brushing behavior can cause dental and oral diseases in childhood. Educational media is one of the efforts that can help increase knowledge and awareness of the importance of dental and oral health behavior. Objective: To determine the influence of educational media “daily book challenge” in improving tooth brushing behavior in children aged 10-12 years at SD Isl…
Latar belakang: Permasalahan Kesehatan gigi dan mulut di Indonesia pada tahun 2013 hingga 2018, mengalami peningkatan signifikan, salah satunya adalah Maloklusi. Prevalensi maloklusi pada rentang waktu tahun 2013 hingga 2018 sangat tinggi mencapai 80%. Maloklusi memerlukan perawatan ortodonti, Clear aligner merupakan alat ortodonti lepasan yang dirancang menggunakan teknologi digital. Salah sat…
Background: Enamel is the outermost and hardest tissue covering the crown of the tooth. Tooth enamel consists of 95% inorganic components in the form of hydroxyapatite crystals, such as calcium and phosphate, and the rest are organic components. If these components are lost, it is called demineralization. The demineralization process causes porosity, resulting in roughness on the tooth surface.…
Stunted is a state of malnutrition in toddlers due to an imbalance between nutritional needs and nutrient intake. Stunted in toddlers can cause developmental disorders of the oral cavity structures, leading to a decrease in pH, Salivary Flow Rate (SFR), and buffer capacity. Efforts that can be made to prevent the decrease in pH and SFR by providing a remineralization agent, Phosphopeptide-Amorp…
Background: Midfacial fractures is one of the most commonly maxillofacial fractures. Fractures site are located on midface complex structure such as os nasal, os palate, os zygomatic, os maxilla, and os maxilla alveolar that has important function in facial aesthetics, respiratory and masticatory system. Pwpose: To determine the prevalence of midfacial fractures at RSUP Dr.Mohammad Hoesin perio…
Latar Belakang: Gigi kaninus maksila permanen berada di urutan kedua paling sering terjadi impaksi setelah gigi molar ketiga. Impaksi gigi kaninus di maksila terjadi sebesar 10-20 kali lebih sering daripada di mandibula. Prevalensi impaksi gigi kaninus maksila cukup tinggi, dan penyesuaian kembali impaksi gigi kaninus ke dalam lengkung gigi telah rutin dilakukan dalam praktik ortodontik. Impaks…
Latar belakang: C. albicans merupakan flora normal pada manusia, yang biasanya ditemukan di rongga mulut, saluran cerna, vagina, dan kulit. Populasi C. albicans ditemukan di rongga mulut manusia sekitar 35%-80%. Sehingga diperlukan perawatan dan pengobatan dengan menggunakan obat antijamur yaitu nystatin. Namun, penggunaan dari obat antijamur nystatin dapat memberikan efek samping. Tulang ikan …
Latar belakang: Data RISKESDAS 2018 menyatakan bahwa anak usia 10-14 tahun yang memiliki masalah gigi dan mulut mengalami peningkatan sebanyak 55,6%. Salah satu penyebab permasalahan gigi dan mulut ini adalah adanya akumulasi plak pada gigi. Permasalahan ini seringkali terjadi pada anak karena kurangnya pengetahuan dan kesadaran tentang pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan a…
Background: Chewing on one side is one of the bad habit that are still practiced by society. The impact of this habit is plaque buildup, TMJ disorders, mandibular deflection and deviation, and asymmetry of the mastication muscles. Severe asymmetry can interfere with facial aesthetics. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of the habit of chewing on one side of the lips on asymmetry …
Background: Heat polymerized acrylic resin is the most commonly used denture base material. Surface hardness is an important mechanical property of acrylic resin to resist abrasion of the denture base during routine cleaning procedures. Celery leaf juice with a concentration of 50% is effective as a denture cleanser. The ideal denture cleaning solution has bactericidal and fungicidal properties…
Enterococcus faecalis is one of the dominant opportunistic bacteria often associated with etiological factors in human diseases, particularly in the oral cavity. The prevention of microorganism proliferation is essential to address failures in root canal treatments caused by Enterococcus faecalis. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is known to contain antibacterial compounds such as flavonoids, which …
Background: Candida albicans is a normal microorganism in the oral cavity that can transform into a pathogen caused various infections like oral candidiasis. Nystatin therapy in the long term has the potential to cause side effects. Garlic skin is a natural ingredient that contains active compounds, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, polyphenols, saponins, and quinones that can inhibit fungal growt…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive bacteria that can convert fructose and lactic acid causing a decrease in pH. The acidic atmosphere that occurs due to a reduction in the mouth's pH can accelerate the growth of bacteria thereby increasing plaque formation in teeth. Chlorine dioxide is a chemical compound that can control plaque because it can raise the mouth's pH to inhibit th…