Dental caries is the most common infectious disease in the oral cavity. Streptococcus mutans is a normal microflora in the oral cavity which can be a pathogen that causes dental caries. Kepok banan…
Background: Panoramic radiograph is one of radiographic technique that is often used in dentistry. This radiograph technique is susceptible to various errors that can affect the interpretation, dia…
Background: Periodontal tissue in the elderly will experience aging and decrease its function as tooth supporting tissue. Decreased function of the periodontal tissue was accompanied by abnormaliti…
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was reported as a pathogen that cause oral and dental problems. Increased incidences of resistance and side effects of synthetic antibacterial drugs ha…
Latar belakang: Plak merupakan penyebab lokal dari terjadinya penyakit pada rongga mulut, hal ini disebabkan karena aktivitas dari mikroorganisme yang terkandung di dalam plak. Bakteri Streptococcu…
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…