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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 40 / No. 4 / Published : 2007-10

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Original Article :

The ability of 5% tamarindus indica extract as cleaner of the root canal wall smear layer

Author :

  1. Erawati Wulandari*1
  2. Latief Mooduto*2
  3. Theresia Indah Budhys*3
  1. Conservation Department of Dentistry Faculty, Jember University
  2. Department of Conservation, Faculty of Dentistry Airlangga University
  3. Oral BiologyDepatment, Dentistry Faculty, Airlangga University

Abstract :

Tamarindus indica is one of traditional medicines. Pulpa tamaridorum consist of organic acid that is usually used as irrigant and to remove root canal wall smear layer. This study aimed elucidate the ability of 5% Tamarindus indica extract as a root canal irrigant to remove root canal wall smear layer. Eighteen tooth samples were cut on cervical line and divided into 2 groups were prepared with K file and irrigated. Group 1 was irrigated by sterile aquabidest and group 2 was irrigated by 5% Tamarindus indica extract. Samples were cut longitudinally and formed 7 x 2 x 2 mm specimen. Each specimen was photographed by scanning electron microscope, scored and summed. The total score obtained is used as the hygiene value of root canal wall. The collected data were statistically analyzed by using independent t test at 0.05 level. The result of the study showed there was a significant difference between 5% Tamarindus indica extract and sterile aquabidest (p

Keyword :

Tamarindus indica, smear layer, Root canal wall ,


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Volume : 40 / No. : 4 / Pub. : 2007-12
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  2. The Citotoxicity Of Calcium Hydroxide Intracanal Dressing By Mtt Assay
  3. The Correction Of Occlusal Vertical Dimension On Tooth Wear
  4. The Effect Of Gender Differences On Dentist's Performance (a Study In Health Centers In East Java)
  5. Various Polymerization Temperature On Dimensional Accuracy Of Orthodontic Acrylic Base Plate
  6. The Ability Of 5% Tamarindus Indica Extract As Cleaner Of The Root Canal Wall Smear Layer
  7. A New Concept In Orthodontics: Faster And Healthier Tooth Movement By Regularly Consuming Xyilitol Chewing Gum
  8. The Application Of Methacrylate Resin And The Derivation As Restorative Material Of Damaged Tooth Tissue
  9. The Clinical Potential And Limits Of The All-ceramic Fixed Partial Denture Restorations
  10. Closed Mouth Method With Dynamic And Muco Compressive Impression On Upper And Lower Jaw Ridges For Aid Full Denture Retention

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