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…
THE EFFECT OF HYDROXYPATITE FROM CATIN FISH BONE (PANGASIUS HYPOPHTHALMUS) ON EMAIL HARDNESS OF PRIMARY TOOTH Ayu Rahma Sari Department of Dentistry Faculty of Medical of Sriwijaya University Abstract Background: Demineralization is a process of hydroxyapatite crystals consisting of calcium and phosphate ions on the surface of tooth enamel. Demineralization can be done by restoring mineral comp…
Malocclusions prevalence and level of orthodontic treatment need in adolesences in Indonesia is still high. From 60,5% prevalence, 23% ofthem are need orthodontic treatment. By the growing of technology nowadays, the demand for orthodontic care has increased. But it has not been Jcnown yet whether there is correlation between the level of orthodontic treatment needs and the demand for orthodont…
Periodontal status is affected by several factors. Nutrition and food texture consumed by vegetarian can affect the periodontal status. The purpose of this study is to know the relationship between vegetarian eating pattern and periodontal status in Maha Vihara Maitreya Duta Palembang. The method of this study is cross-sectional study with analytic survey. The sample of this study consist of 60…
Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis and traumatic ulcers are the most common oral lesions. Complaints that usually arise can interfere with daily activities, so that more natural drugs are needed with preparations that are more effective in curing these complaints. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of mucobioadhesive treatment of gambir (Uncaria gambir) extract on the …
Background: Tooth extraction procedure becomes the highest cause of anxiety in the field of dentistry. Anxiety is normal response when someone experiencing a threatening or pressing situation, dental anxiety is referred to as anxiety arising from dental procedure. Various methods are known to overcome dental anxiety and minimize dental failures, one of which is classic music therapy. Aim: to fi…
Background: Most people still often ignore dental health, judging that dental and oral care is a treatment that has a scary impression. Dental anxiety in children is higher than dental anxiety in adults. Dental anxiety in children can be influenced by external factors in the form of mother’s parenting styles. Types of parenting consist of permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative parenting…