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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 41 / No. 3 / Published : 2008-07

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Original Article :

The effectiveness of 0.5–0.7% tetracycline gel to reduced subgingival plaque bacteria

Author :

  1. Ernie Maduratna Setiawati*1
  1. Department of Periodontic
    Faculty of Dentistry Airlangga University
    Surabaya - Indonesia

Abstract :

Background: The tetracycline was an antimicrobial agent, that a broad spectrum. In addition to the antimicrobial effects, efficacy was also anticollagenase and removal of the smear layer on the root surface. Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate effectiveness tetracycline gel 0.5–0.7% to reduction subgingival plaque bacteria. Method: A laboratory experimental study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness tetracycline gel 0.5–0.7%. Samples were divided into 5 groups with different concentration. The antimicrobial effect was performed using spectrophotometer. The statistical test was used One-Way ANOVA with significant difference 5% and subsequently Tukey-HSD test. Result: The study showed that tetracycline gel 0.5% has the highest antimicrobial effect. Conclusion: Tetracycline gel with 0.5% concentration is effective in inhibiting the growth of subgingival plaque bacteria.

Keyword :

subgingival plaque bacteria, tetracycline gel 0.5–0.7%,


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Volume : 41 / No. : 3 / Pub. : 2009-09
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  2. Cytotoxicity Of 5% Tamarindus Indica Extract And 3% Hydrogen Peroxide As Root Canal Irrigation
  3. The Effectiveness Of 0.5–0.7% Tetracycline Gel To Reduced Subgingival Plaque Bacteria
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