Background: Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for dental caries. One potential natural antibacterial agent is chitosan, which is derived from the shells of mangrove crabs (S…
Background: Halitosis is an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity caused mainly by Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs), the result of the activity of anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. Reducing VSCs lev…
Background: Individuals with chronic periodontitis disease have relatively lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals. Several previous studies have shown that vitamin D can act as an addition…
Background: According to Riskesdas 2018, malocclusion was the third most common oral and dental condition in Indonesia, with a prevalence of 80%. The highest incidence was found among children aged…
Background: Long working hours and static working postures in dentists can increase the risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). These musculoskeletal complaints are also experienced by dental stu…
Introduction: Odontogenic infections are a common disease in dental practice that is caused by bacteria S. aureus. One of herbal ingredients that has antibacterial properties is garlic peel which c…
Fixed Partial Denture (FPD) is a prostheses cemented to abutment with luting cement permanently, often experiencing retention loss. The selection of cementation materials for FPD significantly infl…
Background: Hyposalivation can cause negative impacts on oral health, so salivary flow rates need to be increased. Music with a peaceful and calming atmosphere has been shown to increase the saliva…
Latar belakang: Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus adalah penyebab dari berbagai infeksi di tubuh manusia, salah satunya pada rongga mulut. Jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) memiliki beberapa…
Latar belakang: Ektraksi gigi merupakan tindakan perawatan yang dapat menyebabkan luka berupa soket terbuka. Proses penyembuhan luka terdiri dari beberapa fase dan melibatkan berbagai sel, salah sa…
Background: Endo-perio lesion primarily caused by endodontic and periodontal are the most commonly encountered conditions. The success of endo-perio lesion treatment depends on efficient disinfecti…
Background: Dentin hypersensitivity is a condition characterized by sharp, brief pain caused by exposed dentin as a reaction to external stimuli. One treatment involves the use of desensitizing age…
Background: Dental erosion is the progressive loss of dental hard tissue by chemical processes without involving bacteria. Dental erosion has become a global problem with a fairly high incidence ra…
Background: Dental caries can occur as a result of acidic salivary pH. Mechanical stimulation through chewing jelly candies containing natural ingredients such as pineapple may serve as an alternat…
Background: There is a relationship between the condition of the oral cavity and systemic conditions, if there is a disorder in the body system, it will also have a bad impact on the oral cavity, a…
Tooth loss is a common oral health problem among geriatric patients (elderly). If left untreated, tooth loss can lead to diminished oral cavity functions, ultimately impacting overall quality of li…
Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease, one of the causes is diet. Diet is closely related to the fulfillment of nutrients for the body. Inconsistent nutritional intake can cause an …
Flowable composite has lower filler content (37%-53%) compared to packable composite. Lower filler content can reduce compressive strength. Compressive strength is an important mechanical property …
Prevalensi obesitas di Indonesia pada remaja usia 12-15 tahun sebesar 2,5% pada tahun 2013 dan mengalami kenaikan menjadi 4,8% pada tahun 2018. Permasalahan gizi pada remaja dapat menyebabkan kuran…
Background : Malocclusion is a dental condition that deviates from normal occlusion.The result of epidemiological surveys report that the high prevalence of malocclusion often occurs in 12-year-old…
Background: One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is global warming. Dentistry is one of the major contributors of waste. A concept called Green Dentistry was established to reduce the …
Latar Belakang: Chlorine dioxide merupakan agen antijamur spektrum luas yang prinsip kerjanya sama seperti Chlorhexidine gluconate, yaitu dengan mengoksidasi sel jamur yang berujung pada kematian s…
Background: Class I malocclusion is the most common malocclusion type worldwide, with a reported prevalence of approximately 61% among adolescents aged 13-15 years. In Indonesia, it ranks third amo…
Background: X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) was a genetic bone disorder that caused dental deformities. Defects in the formation of hard tissues could be analyzed using radiographic imaging. In den…
Background: The high prevalence of oral health problems in Indonesia, especially among children, is due to a lack of knowledge about the importance of maintaining dental health. This study aims to …
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis was a pathogenic bacterium that played a role in the development of periodontal diseases, such as periodontitis. Effective treatment to inhibit the growth of th…
Background: Odontogenic tumors are heterogeneous lesions originating from remnants of tooth-forming elements such as epithelium, mesenchyme, or ectomesenchyme. Prevalence of odontogenic tumors is a…
Latar belakang: Infeksi dalam rongga mulut dapat disebabkan oleh bakteri, salah satunya Streptococcus mutans. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi pertumbuhan bakteri di dalam rongga mulut a…
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that appears in the first three years of life and characterized by impaired development of social skills, limited use of intera…