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Chana striata Albumin Gel Accelerate Post tooth extraction Wounds Healing on Hyperglycemic Rats
No full textBackground: Hyperglicemic patients with type 2 diabetes often experience slow wound healing due to poor neovascularization, macrophages and fibroblast, therefore, medicine is needed to speed up the wound healing process, one of which is albumin. Albumin is a protein that has been shown to have antioxidant properties and also plays a role in accelerating the inflammatory process and stimulating the growth of new cells.Method: This research used laboratory experiments and a Post Test Only Control Group Design research design. The number of research samples used was 26 wistar rats, snakehead fish albumin gel extract is made by maceration and gelled using CMC (Carboxyl methyl cellulose), assessment method by observing fibroblasts, neovasculature and macrophages which are visible in Hematoxylin Eosin and toluidine blue staining.Result: The results of the research showed that the group that was given snakehead fish albumin extract gel had a higher average number of neovascular, macrophage and fibroblast values than the group that was not given snakehead fish albumin extract gel. The Mann Whitney test and Independent Sample T-Test showed that there were significant differences between the 2 groups.Conclusion: The conclussion from this research is there is an effect of gived snakehead fish albumin gel on tooth extraction wounds in Diabetes Mellitus rat
Field of view and voxel size considerations in cone-beam computed tomography: a systematic review
No full textBackground: Several factors must be considered when selecting the appropriate field of view (FOV) and voxel size for good image quality on Cone Beam Computed-Tomography (CBCT). The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that must be considered in selecting the appropriate FOV and voxel size to achieve good image quality according to the purpose of the examination.
Method: Articles in Q1 and Q2 journals published within the period from January 2016 to September 2021 were searched from Scopus and PubMed online using the keywords field of view/FOV in CBCT, voxel size in CBCT, and FOV and voxel size in CBCT. On the basis of the article selection criteria, 13 journals were included in the study. Also included in the study were several types of three-dimensional (3D) CBCT machines: Planmeca ProMax® 3D ProFaceTM, i-Cat Cone Beam 3D, Picasso Trio CBCT: Carestream unit® CS 9300 CBCT, and Accuitomo F17D 3D CBCT.
Result: It is generally recommended that a 0.2 mm voxel size be used to detect periodontal disease, secondary caries, fractures, external resorption, and endodontic complications. Meanwhile, for root fractures with an intracanal metallic post and an anatomic isthmus in the root canal, a 0.1 mm voxel size is recommended to be used, and for evaluating the implant, 0.3 mm and 0.4 mm voxel sizes are recommended.
Conclusion: It was found in the review that most of the selected studies recommended using the smallest FOV available in the CBCT unit to detect pathological conditions and important anatomical structures
Oral Health Care and Aspiration Pneumonia
Get PDFBackground: Oral health care is important to prevent aspiration pneumonia. Poor oral hygiene in elderly patients heightens the risk of aspiration pneumonia due to the growth of potential periodontopathogen bacteria. This literature review aims to describe the effect of oral health care on the incidence of pneumonia and/or the number of oral bacteria.Method: The literature search was conducted based on the PRISMA guideline with the PICO framework by utilizing electronic search engines in databases: PubMed, Cochrane's Library, and Google Scholar from March through May 2024. All articles to be reviewed were ‘’full text” published from 2014 to 2024. An eligibility assessment was conducted based on inclusion and exclusion criteria; thus, seven articles were selected.Result: Mechanical tooth and mouth cleaning, in addition to using mouthwash and moisturizing agents, effectively reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia in the elderly.Conclusion: Oral health care with mechanical and pharmacological interventions are deemed appropriate to be given to elderly individuals to prevent aspiration pneumonia
Toothbrush design appropriate for pre-elderly: The relationship of toothbrush bristles number to oral hygiene
No full textBackground: The increase in the elderly population leads to a decline in their health and affects the productivity and quality of life. Preventive measures must be taken to improve oral hygiene for the elderly starting from the pre-elderly group so that later it will form healthy and productive elderly. One of the efforts to improve dental hygiene and health is through mechanical tooth cleaning with a toothbrush. However, currently, there is no toothbrush design that is suitable for the condition of the pre-elderly oral cavity. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the design of the number of toothbrush bristles as initial research to obtain an appropriate toothbrush design for the elderly. Method:The study was conducted on 30 participants using a toothbrush with a number of toothbrush bristles paths: with 4 paths, 3 paths, and 2 paths. The effectiveness of tooth brushing hygiene was measured through the debris index before using a toothbrush and after brushing. Result: The results of the Kruskal Wallis test showed a significance value of 0.01 (
Analysis of Patient Safety Culture in Educational Dental Hospitals
Get PDFBackground: Patient safety culture is critical to the implementation of patient safety. An assessment of patient safety culture is required before beginning the process of developing a patient safety program. The findings are used to identify and evaluate potential units for development, as well as to inform policy decisions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the patient safety culture at Semarang's Educational Dental Hospital. Method: This study used a combination of analytic observation and cross-sectional design. The study's participants were health workers from Semarang Educational Dental Hospital. Random sampling was used to collect samples from up to 131 people in RSGMP X and 166 people in RSGMP Y. The information was gathered by distributing questionnaires based on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) version 2.0. Result: The values of patient safety culture in RSGMP X and Y are the following: Error communication rates were 67.5% and 86.8%, respectively. Communication openness ranges between 74% and 76.7%. The handoff and information exchange rates are 73.3% and 85.1%, respectively. Patient safety is supported by hospital management at 80.5% and 81%, respectively. Organizational learning and continuous improvement have rates of 84.4% and 90.8%, respectively. Patient safety incidents were reported at rates of 59.5% and 63.1%, respectively. Responses to errors were 57.7% and 68.8%, respectively. The staffing and work rates are 72.9% and 71.5%, respectively. Supervisor and manager support for patient safety was 84.2% and 84.8%, respectively. Teamwork earned 84.4% and 88.5%, respectively. Conclusion: RSGMP X has four dimensions of strong patient safety culture and six dimensions of moderate culture, while RSGMP Y has seven dimensions of strong patient safety culture and three dimensions of moderate culture.
Antibacterial Activity of Bidara Arab Leaves (Ziziphus spina-christi L) Extract Against Gram-negative Anaerobic Subgingival Bacteria
No full textBackground: Gram-negative anaerobic subgingival bacteria play an important role in the initiation and progression of periodontitis. The secondary metabolites contained in Bidara Arab leaves (Ziziphus spina-christi L) have potential to be antibacterial and inhibited the growth of pathogenic bacterial. The purposed of this study to evaluated the antibacterial activity of Bidara Leaves extract against gram-negative anaerobic subgingival bacteria. Method: Experimental laboratories using Mueller hinton agar to determine the antibacterial activity of Bidara leaves extract 40% and 60% against Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter ctinomycetemcomitans, and Fusobacterium nucleatum, with a comparison of the negative control group ethanol 96% and tetracycline as positive control. The production of extracts through maseration techniques and the subsequent phytochemical testing through tube reaction test. Result: The results of phytochemical analysis identified the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids. The inhibition test showed that the Bidara leaves extract exhibited strong inhibition and a concentration of 60% was more effective than 40% against Gram-negative anaerobic subgingival bacteria including Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter ctinomycetemcomitans, and Fusobacterium nucleatum. Conclusion: The Bidara Arab leaves (Ziziphus spina-christi L) extract at concentration 60% was more effective than 40% against gram-negative anaerobic bacteri
KNIFE-EDGE MODIFIED SUBGINGIVAL CROWN PREPARATION: DENTAL PREPARATION ACCORDING TO BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES
No full textFixed bridge and crown restorations are widely utilized in dental practice. The utilization of bridge as a substitute for implants is prevalent in several contexts. The crown preparation procedure has a crucial role in determining the long-term periodontal tissue health. Under-preparation frequently manifests in many clinical circumstances, resulting in the thickening of the prosthetic crown in the cervical region. The accumulation of plaque in subgingival preparations is an often seen issue. Given the progressive advancements in material technology and manufacturing procedures, it is imperative to critically evaluate the continued suitability of chamfer and shoulder preparation techniques in contemporary practice. This is particularly relevant when considering restorations involving subgingival preparation edges. The objective of this study is to examine the utilization of knife-edge modified subgingival preparation procedures and monolithic zirconia restorative materials as potential strategies for the maintenance of periodontal and esthetic tissues over an extended length of tim
Correlation Between Tooth Brushing Behavior And Oral Hygiene Status Among 18 To 54-Year-Olds
Get PDFBackground: Plaque control by brushing teeth is essential to prevent dental diseases such as halitosis, dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis. The proportion of good daily tooth brushing behavior is not directly proportional to the proportion of dental and oral health problems, which is still high. Tooth brushing behavior which consists of time, frequency, duration, and method of brushing teeth, affects oral hygiene status. The aim of this study to determine the correlation between tooth brushing behavior and oral hygiene statusMethod: It is an observational study using a cross-sectional design. This study included 106 patients at RSGM UMY aged 18-54, which were selected using quota sampling. The variables of this study were tooth brushing behavior measured using a questionnaire, including frequency, duration, and time. Oral hygiene status was measured using the Oral Hygiene Index Simplified (OHIS). The data analysis used was Spearman's correlation test.Result: Spearman's correlation test revealed a significant correlation between brushing time (p=0.021, r=0.224), method (p=0.005, r=0.268), and frequency (p=0.000, r=0.372) to oral hygiene status. There was no correlation between tooth brushing duration (p=0,341) to oral hygiene status.Conclusion: There was a significant correlation between tooth brushing behavior, such as time, method and frequency of tooth brushing, to oral hygiene status
Effectiveness Of Combination Aloe Vera Extract With Calcium Hydroxide Against Enterococcus Faecalis Bacteria
Get PDFBackground: Enterococcus faecalis bacteria is widely regarded as the leading cause of root canal treatment failure due to its ability to survive in extreme environments. The use of herbal plants such as Aloe vera can be used as an intracanal medicament because it has been proven to have an antibacterial property. Calcium hydroxide (aqueous) intracanal medication mixed with Aloe vera is able to inhibit the growth of Enterococcus faecalis, to see the antibacterial effectiveness of the combination of Aloe vera extract with calcium hydroxide paste (aqueous) as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis bacteria. Methods: This experimental research was conducted in the laboratory with a post-test control design. The number of research samples used was 30 pieces. The maceration method was used to make the Aloe vera extract and the Mc Farland turbidity standard was adjusted for Enterococcus faecalis bacterial growth. Then to determine the antibacterial effectiveness, the inhibition zone which is the area around the well that is clear and smaller in diameter than the well, was measured using a digital caliper. Results: Statistical tests were performed using the Kruskal Wallis test and obtained a significance number of 0,000 (p <0.05) then the Mann Whitney test was carried out to obtain a significance number of 0.000 (p <0.05). Conclusions: According to the results of this study, calcium hydroxide paste was less effective at killing Enterococcus faecalis bacteria than a mixture of calcium hydroxide and aloe vera extract
Changes in the magnetic attraction by mineral water in the magnetic dental attachment.
No full textBackground: The magnetic dental attachment is an integral component of the overdenture. Dental magnetic attachment will be in the oral cavity and is influenced by the oral environment. Previous study has shown that acid solutions contained in commonly consumed foods or drinks can corrode magnets and reduce magnetic attraction. Consuming mineral water in daily life is a common thing done by Indonesians. The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of mineral water on both the magnetic attraction and the occurrence of corrosion.Method: Mineral water which are sold commercially with different pH of 6.8 and 7.5, were used. Magnetic dental attachments were immersed in both types of mineral water for 7 and 14 days. The magnetic attraction was quantified by employing a materials testing machine and corrosion on the magnetic surface was seen using SEM. Result: After the immersion of magnetic dental attachments in mineral water with a pH level of 6.8 for 7 days and 14 days, magnetic attraction decreased by 5.36% and 21.77%, respectively. While after immersion at a pH level of 7.5 for 7 days and 14 days, magnetic attraction decreased by 9.39% and 22.89%, respectively. SEM examination showed that the surface of the magnetic dental attachment was corroded after being immersed in both types of mineral water and in both groups of immersion times.Conclusion: Immersing the magnetic dental attachment in the mineral water with different pH level decreased the magnetic attraction force as well as corroded the surface of magnetic dental attachment