Latar Belakang: Penyakit periodontal merupakan masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang sering dijumpai di masyarakat. Penyebab utama penyakit periodontal adalah bakteri yang terkandung dalam plak sub…
Latar belakang: Gigi impaksi merupakan gigi yang gagal erupsi sepenuhnya ke dalam rongga mulut dan bersifat patologis sehingga memerlukan perawatan. Salah satu perawatan gigi impaksi yang dapat dil…
Introduction : Email is the hardest layer on the tooth crown. The enamel-forming minerals can be detached from the tooth surface called demineralization. Demineralization occurs when the pH of the …
Background: Brushing teeth is one of the most common ways to maintain oral hygiene. The horizontal brushing technique is an easy technique to do. Properly tooth brushing will provide a healthy oral…
Mouthwash is a solution that works to reduce the number of microbial in the oral cavity, prevent periodontal diseas and halitosis as well as dental health problem. Kersen leaf (Muntingia calabura L…
Background: Data showed that only 1,5% South Sumatera population who showed their behavior of tooth brushing correctly. Primary school age was an ideal age to teached some knowledges and practiced …
Background: Ulcer is one of the common lesion in oral mucosa. Ulcer could be treated with topical drugs, but prolonged use of topical drugs could induced several side effect, so alternative drugs f…
Background: Caries is a process of damage to the hard tissue of teeth from enamel, dentin, to cementum. Basic Health Research (RISKESDAS) 2018, the prevalence of dental and oral problems in the pro…
Latar Belakang: Candida albicans adalah mikroorganisme yang biasa ditemukan pada rongga mulut dan berperan terhadap pembentukan plak gigi. Plak gigi dapat dikontrol dengan menyikat gigi menggunakan…
Latar Belakang: Data Riset Kesehatan Dasar Indonesia (Riskesdas) tahun 2018, 57,6%. masyarakat Indonesia memiliki masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah rendahnya pengetahu…
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, dent…
Endodontic treatment failure can be caused by Enterococcus faecalis. The natural resource such as ambon banana (Musa paradisiaca var. sapientum) peel can be used to inhibit the growth of Gram-posit…