Background : The need for prosthodontic treatment is increasing because many elderly residents are edentulous, so they need full dentures to restore masticatory function. Complete denture fabricati…
Introduction: GIC is one of the materials used for restorations. The advantages of GIC as a dental restoration are that it has a thermal expansion coefficient similar to a teeth and it can chemical…
Background: Short-term soft liner or also called tissue conditioner which found in fitting surface area, serve as cushioning for denture wearers to treat chronic pain problems. When the material is…
Background: Tooth extraction can cause complications if not handled properly. Dry socket is one of the complications caused by Streptococcus mutans bacteria. An alternative material that is easily …
Background: Periodontal disease is one of the most common dental and oral diseases. Periodontal therapy is carried out with the aim of triggering the regeneration of the periodontal tissue in order…
Background: Single shade universal composite resin is a composite resin that is able to adapt all of the tooth colors, the use of composite resin generally leaves unpolymerized monomers thereby red…
Background: Endodontic treatment failure can be caused by Gram-positive bacteria, namely Enterococcus faecalis. Natural ingredients such as beetroot extract (Beta vulgaris L.) can be used to inhibi…
Background: Microleakage is a factor that influences the success of the restoration. Bulkfilled composite has the ability to fill the cavity up to 4 mm of depth and has a lower microleakage value. …
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 co…
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the human immune system causing a set of symptoms and infection called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). At the…
Latar belakang: Kawat stainless steel (SS) dan nikel titanium (NiTi) adalah dua jenis kawat ortodontik yang paling sering digunakan secara klinis dalam perawatan ortodontik menggunakan alat ortodon…
Background: The failure of endodontic treatment is often caused by errors during elimination procedures of Gram-positive bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis) so that it is necessary to use irrigating s…
Latar Belakang: Perawatan ortodontik bertujuan memperbaiki maloklusi gigi menggunakan alat ortodontik cekat (fixed) maupun lepasan (removable). Kawat adalah komponen yang penting dalam perawatan or…
Stainless steel and nickel-titanium wires were the two most commonly used orthodontic wires clinically because they possessed low friction and good corrosion resistance. The oral cavity could activ…
Background: Patient satisfaction is the first indicator of the standard of a health facility and a measure of service quality. In this case it requires efforts to provide health services to maintai…
Background: The main bacteria that causes dental caries is Streptococcus mutans. Dental caries can be prevented by chemical means using toothpaste. Herbal ingredients can be used as an alternative …
Background: Composite resin has the advantage of mimicking tooth color and good bond strength but is prone to long-term color changes in the oral cavity. Acidic beverages such as carbonated drinks …
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by specific microorganisms which can cause progressive damage to the periodontal tissues. Periodontitis can be affected by systemic conditions, one o…
Background: Based on Indonesian Primary Health Research (RISKESDAS) in 2018, 57,6% of Indonesians have dental and oral health problems. One of the causes is the lack of knowledge of dental and oral…
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on dental and oral health services throughout the world, including Indonesia. Persatuan Dokter Gigi Indonesia recommends that the postponement of…
Background: Dental caries is a condition characterized by tissue damage in the enamel, dentin, and extending into the pulp. Preschool-age children often experience dental caries due to their habit …
Background: High colonization of Candida albicans in mouth can increase the risk of oral candidiasis. Duku peel (Lansium domesticum Corr.) has potential as antifungal material due to its terpenoid …
Background: Periodontitis is a common periodontal disease that is still found in society. One method to examine periodontitis disease is panoramic radiograph. The purpose of this study was to deter…
Introduction: Hyperuricemia is a condition where uric acid levels are above normal levels (> 7 mg/dL in women and > 6 mg/dL in men) and can cause negative impact on a person's body if left untreate…
Latar belakang: Plak gigi merupakan penyebab utama berbagai penyakit rongga mulut, seperti karies dan periodontitis, yang merupakan penyakit rongga mulut dengan prevalensi tertinggi di Indonesia. M…
Background: Root canal preparation produced smear layer. Irrigant solution used to eliminate debris, microorganism, organic and inorganic components of the smear layer. Mangosteen (Garcinia mangost…
Latar belakang: Kawat ortodontik stainless steel dan nikel-titanium dapat mengalami korosi yang dipengaruhi oleh pH makanan dan minuman yang dikonsumsi. Korosi akan meningkatkan kekasaran permukaan…
Background: The role of parents in maintaining children's dental health is influenced by knowledge, social, and economic. In general, children aged 6-12 years have a high risk of caries because at …