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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 38 / No. 2 / Published : 2005-04

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Original Article :

The difference of inhibition zones toward streptococcus mutans among several herbal toothpaste

Author :

  1. Rini Pratiwi*1
  1. Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry Hasanuddin University, Makassar – Indonesia.
    Jln. Perintis Kemerdekaan Makassar, Indonesia.

Abstract :

Prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease with health promotion has been the main goal of Dentistry, since the dental plaque is a common and predominating factor leading to loss of teeth both caused by both dental caries and periodontal disease. Most devices used for plaque removal and periodontal care are based on mechanical action, including toothbrushes, interdentally brushes and oral irrigators. Today, plaque control is facilitated by an increasing variety of active agents based on either natural ingredients or synthetic product. Alternative materials based on essential oil and plant extracts are therefore of particular interest. The aim of the present study was to investigate the different of zone inhibition of Streptococcus mutans of herbal toothpastes. Samples of the subjects were 4 types of herbal toothpastes and 1 herbal toothpaste as control. For inhibition zone trial toward Streptococcus mutans, agar diffusion method was used and the interpretation was done by measuring the widest inhibition zone. The result of the study indicated a statistical significance different on inhibition zone among the 5th toothpastes, but toothpaste containing siwak was the widest inhibition zone.

Keyword :

zone inhibits, streptococcus mutans, herbal toothpaste ,


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Volume : 38 / No. : 2 / Pub. : 2005-06
  1. Determination Of Fluoride In Black, Green And Herbal Teas By Ion-selective Electrode Using A Standard-addition Method
  2. Humoral Immune Response On Pulpitis
  3. Epulis And Pyogenic Granuloma With Occlusal Interference
  4. Cytotoxicity Of The Hybrid Acrylic Resin After Glass Fiber Reinforcement With Difference Method
  5. Acidity Of Soft Drink Decrease The Surface Hardness Of Tooth
  6. The Difference Of Inhibition Zones Toward Streptococcus Mutans Among Several Herbal Toothpaste
  7. Viability Of Fibroblast Bhk-21 Cells To The Surface Of Rapid Heat Cured Acrylic Resins
  8. Tooth Bleaching Material With Ada/iso Certificate
  9. The Inflammatory Response On Rat Dental Pulp Following Ethanolic Extract Of Propolis (eep) Application
  10. The Expressions Of Latent Gene Product Of Epstein-barr Virus In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  11. The Relation Of Frequency Of Teeth Brush With Oral Hygiene Of State Elementary School Children In Palaran Area District Of Samarinda Province Of East Kalimantan
  12. Does Oral Plaque Control Therapy Reduce Severity Of Allergic Rhinitis In Children?

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