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…
Latar Belakang: Oral candidiasis merupakan infeksi mukosa mulut yang paling umum terjadi pada individu dengan penurunan sistem kekebalan tubuh, terutama pada pasien HIV/AIDS. Penyebabnya adalah perubahan jamur Candida albicans dari flora normal menjadi patogen. Peningkatan insiden oral candidiasis dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor termasuk HIV, dengan temuan penelitian yang menunjukkan orientasi…
Background: Enamel is the hardest tissue of the human body that covers the anatomical dental crown. Enamel composed by minerals that can be released from the hydroxyapatite when the pH of the oral cavity is below 5,5. The decrease of pH may lead to a demineralization process. Alternative materials that can be used to reduce demineralization process and increase the remineralization process are …
Background: Dental health issues are a very important concern in health development. In 2020 public health was worried by the emergence of Covid-19. The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted various sectors, especially health facilities. This burden affects health services, especially the increasing need for health equipment and materials such as Personal Protective Equipme…
Background: Complete denture was one of the most popular choices for fully edentulous patients. The occlusal scheme recommendation for a complete denture was balanced occlusion because it was favorable for denture stability. Anatomic teeth are used to arrange teeth in a balanced occlusion; therefore, they should be used for patients with normal alveolar ridge height. Objective: The literature a…
Background: The dental health clinic is one of the service institutions that has been directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic because it has to make direct contact with patients who are receiving procedures, especially scaling procedures using an ultrasonic scaler. The increasing cost of consumables can affect the increase in costs in independent dental practices. Method: This type of resear…
Background: Tooth extraction is procedure of removing a tooth due its condition of the tooth cannot be maintained with treatment. A common complication after tooth extraction is bleeding. Bleeding needs to be controlled using systemic or local hemostatic agents depending on the condition. Robusta coffee has a number of ingredients that have hemostatic effects that can affect bleeding time. Obje…
Background: Teledentistry is the utilization of technological advancements in the field of dentistry, serving as an alternative for consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teledentistry is used for remote dental diagnosis and treatment recommendations. One of its applications is in dental conservation for early caries detection. This study aims to determine user satisfaction with teledentis…
Latar belakang: Selama pemakaian soft liner temporer (tissue conditioner) sebagai bahan pelapis gigi tiruan pada kasus trauma mukosa, terdapat kemungkinan terjadinya akumulasi debris dan kolonisasi Candida albicans. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan suatu bahan alternatif pembersih gigi tiruan, seperti ekstrak kayu manis yang efektif dalam mengeliminasi Candida albicans dan aman terhadap sifat mekani…
Background: Short-term soft liners (tissue conditioners) are temporary soft lining materials that use coating as an alternative for rehabilitating mucosal trauma. During clinical use, they can lead to plaque accumulation and the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, Thus, there is necessity for alternative natural denture cleaners agent, such as cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii), which has an…
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…
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: 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…