Correlation of clinical and radiographic severity of periodontitis with furcation involvement: Evaluation of periapical radiographs and Cone-beam Computed Tomography

Objectives: To analyze the correlation of clinical and radiographic features in periodontitis with furcation involvement. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional analytic study of 30 mandibular molars from 13 patients (8 males and 5 females), who had periodontitis with furcation involvement, with purposive sampling. Clinical, periapical and CBCT examination were then carried out . Assessment for clinical dan CBCT based on modified Glickman classification. Correlation test was performed with Kendall's Tau_b. Results: There was a significant difference between subjects of non CBCT group (clinical (p=0,01) and periapical (p=0,026)), with subjects examined by CBCT.  However there was no difference between the clinical and periapical group. There is a correlation between furcation involvement on CBCT and periapical group (r=0,528; p=0,003). Conclusion: There was no correlation between furcation involvement on clinical examination with periapical radiographs and CBCT. The correlation is only seen between periapical radiographs and CBCT

Benang Jahit Operasi dalam Bidang Kedokteran Gigi

The surgical sutures is one of the main techniques used for wound closure. In the oral cavity, suture are often used after procedures such as tooth extraction, implant surgery, and various oral and periodontal treatment procedures. The purpose of this article is to provide knowledge to readers, especially dentists and academics regarding the function of sutures, general characteristics, as well as various materials of sutures. Suture which are used in dentistry are different from suture used in other areas of the body due to saliva, high vascularity, and other functions in oral cavity such as, speaking, chewing and swallowing. The ideal surgical suture depends on the type of surgery, the location of the wound, and the general condition of the patient. Suture threads that do not match the conditions of the surgical wound and the patient's condition will prolong the healing process and can cause infection. By improving the knowledge about surgical suture, dentists are expected to be able to choose the most appropriate surgical suture based on the patient's condition. In academic terms, by knowing the various choices of surgical suture materials, academics are expected to be able to know the advantages and disadvantages of the sutures which can also inspire them to improve the quality of existing sutures

Distribution Of Clinical Cases of Referral Patients for CBCT-3D Radiographic Examinations at RSKGMP Universitas Airlangga

  Introduction: CBCT-3D (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) is an advanced radiographic imaging technology that is currently being developed and utilized in dentistry, with the advantages of accurately depicting three-dimensional (3D) tissue structures, minimal distortion, and low radiation dose. RSKGMP Universitas Airlangga is an educational dental hospital and one of the few hospitals in Surabaya city and also East Java Province that provides CBCT-3D examination services for various cases- thus becoming a referral center for the radiographic examination in the region. A lot of clinical case referrals have been recorded, but no one has researched the distribution of clinical cases referred for CBCT-3D examination. Objective: This study is aimed to determine the distribution of clinical cases referred for CBCT-3D radiographic examination at RSKGMP Universitas Airlangga based on origin, age, and gender. Methods: This study is a descriptive study with a sample of all clinical case medical records, CBCT-3D examination reference data at RSKGMP Universitas Airlangga from July 2015 to March 2020, which met the sample criteria. Furthermore, the data is tabulated and displayed using pie charts and bar charts. Results: Most referrals for CBCT-3D radiography came from internal referrals of RSKGMP Universitas Airlangga (78%). The elderly patients (46 years and over) had the most referrals (59%) of all age groups with the most indication for implant cases (78.9%). Female patients slightly more dominated the total referrals (57.5%) than male patients (42.5%). Conclusion: Most of the clinical cases of referral for CBCT-3D radiographic examination were implants and came from internal RSKGMP Universitas Airlangga, with the most referral age category being elderly and dominated by female patients

Effect of Strawberry Juice (Fragaria Ananassa) on Mechanical Properties of Nanofilled Composite Resins

  Introduction: Nanofilled composite resins have small filler particles size (1-100 nm). Its mechanical properties consist of hardness, surface roughness, and water absorption. Composite resins easily degraded by acid pH because it contains polymer with unstable bonds. Degradation can cause water absorption. It can be scratched more easily if they have low hardness. Rough surfaces can cause the risk of plaque formation, secondary caries, discoloration, damage to the surface of the patch, reduces resistance, accelerates abrasion, and can cause irritation to the surrounding soft tissue. Objective: To analyze the effect of mechanical properties (water absorption, hardness, and surface roughness) on nanofilled composite resins after strawberry juice (Fragaria ananassa) immersion. Methods: This research was a laboratory experimental with post-test and control group design. Forty cylindrical samples of nanofilled composite resins Filtek Z350XT (3M ESPE) (10mm x 2 mm) were divided into four groups: water absorption group, hardness tested group, surface roughness tested group, and control group. Surface roughness tested group and hardness tested group were immersed in strawberry juice each 10 mL for 2 hours a day and repeated for 12 days. After 10 and 12 days of immersion, hardness tested group, surface roughness tested group, and control group will be measured using surface roughness test and hardness test. Water absorption test will be carried out before immersion and after 10 and 12 days of immersion. Results: One Way ANOVA statistical test on surface roughness test showed a p-value of 0.001 (p<0.05) and the water absorption test show a p-value of 0.983 (p>0.05). Post Hoc Tukey test had significant difference of roughness tested on day 12 and control group with a p-value of 0.01 (p<0.05). Conclusions: Strawberry juice increases surface roughness of nanofilled composite resins after 2 hours immersion for 12 days in comparison with control group

Fluoride Varnish with Antibacterial Agents for Dental Caries Prevention: A Short Review on Its Fabrication

  Introduction: In recent years, the medical field has begun to use medicinal plant in the manufacture of modern medicines. Most of the medicinal plants used have antibacterial properties such as cinnamon, clove, betel, and holy basil. These medicinal plants could be used in the manufacture of fluoride varnish to support antibacterial properties in preventing the development of dental caries. Objective: This study aimed to provide update review of medicinal plant used as antibacterial agent in the fabrication of fluoride varnish to prevent dental caries. Method: Data collection were carried out by searching the literature on article search sites, namely PubMed and Scopus which were published from 2017 to 2022. Data searches were carried out systematically using the keywords fluoride varnish, dental caries, antibacterial, and fabrication. The author performs data search, data selection, and data extraction. Results: Only nine articles were found after a thorough selection process and database search using search terms and keywords. Seven of the studies were in vitro study and two was randomized clinical trial (RCT). In the overall fluoride varnish efficacy study, adding medicinal plant as an antibacterial agent showed strong antibacterial action against S. mutans with great bacterial inhibition zone. Together with its constituent parts, the fabricating method, such as the temperature and stirring rate, influence the optimal result of fluoride varnish.  Conclusion: The addition of medicinal plants and method modification in the fabrication of fluoride varnish showed potential antibacterial properties that enhance higher fluoride release

Diagnostic accuracy of periapical radiolucency using periapical radiography and cone-beam computed tomography

Objectives: This research is aimed to compare the accuracy of periapical radiography in detecting periapical radiolucency with that of Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and to assess the additional information that CBCT provides. Materials and Methods: 96 patients with a primary diagnosis of endodontic problem had been studied retrospectively. Each root was examined for the presence or absence of periapical lesions according to the Periapical Index (PAI) Score. Roots and root canals identified through perapical radiography and CBCT were recorded. Additional information from CBCT regarding effects of lesions in cortical bone and maxillary sinus was also noted. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were analyzed. Results: The result showed that accuracy of periapical radiography as expressed by its sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) was 0.65, 0.90, 0.86, 0.75, respectively. Conclusion: Periapical radiography has a low sensitivity in detecting periapical lesions compared to CBCT. CBCT also provides more detailed information that is useful in endodontic treatment

The Activities of Torch Ginger Flower (Etlingera elatior) Ethanol Extract on Degradation of Porphyromonas gingivalis Biofilm as Periodontal Pathogen

  Introduction: Porphyromonas gingivalis is bacteria that can form biofilms as the main cause of periodontitis. Mouthwash therapy in long term can cause mucositis and even oral cancer. Antibacterial potential of torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior) can be developed as an alternative adjuvant therapy for periodontitis. Objective: Aims of this research was to determine the effect of torch ginger flower ethanol extract against degradation of P. gingivalis biofilm. Methods: This research used ethanolic extract of torch ginger flower with concentrations 1.56 mg/mL, 3.125 mg/mL, 6.25 mg/mL, 12.5 mg/mL, 25 mg/mL, and 50 mg/mL. Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% was used as positive control and DMSO 1% was used as negative control. Measurement of P. gingivalis biofilm degradation used microtiter plate assay with crystal violet 1% staining which reads its optical density at wavelength of 450 nm. Data were analyzed by one way ANOVA and Post hoc LSD. Results: The percentage of  P. gingivalis biofilm degradation with torch ginger flower ethanol extract sequentially were 12.47%, 30.56%, 57.12%, 71.36%, and 74.83%. The analysis showed that there was a significant difference (p<0,05) between treatment groups torch ginger flower ethanol extract, as well as between torch ginger flower ethanol extract with DMSO 1% and chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2%. Optimum concentration of ethanol extract of torch ginger flower on P. gingivalis biofilm degradation was 25 mg/mL and showed no significant difference with chlorhexidine gluconate 0,2% (p>0,05). Conclusion: Conclusion of this research is torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior) ethanol extract has P. gingivalis biofilm degradation activity.biofil

The Effectiveness of Education Using Virtual Reality Video Media on Oral Health Knowledge in Elementary School Students 10 Sungai Sapih, Padang City

  Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that creates a simulated version of the real world. In recent years, VR has been increasingly utilized as a tool in education due to its potential to enhance the learning experience. One of the factors that causes oral health problems is the low level of knowledge of individual children. Objectives: this study aims to determine the effectiveness of education using virtual reality video media on dental and oral health knowledge in students of SDN 10 Sungai Sapih, Padang. Method: This is quasi-experimental research with a one-group pre-test post-test design. Convenience sampling was used to select 40 participants who met the inclusion criteria. Statistical analysis to determine the effectiveness of the use of VR media in increasing dental health knowledge using the Wilcoxon non-parametric test. Results: The study found that the average student knowledge score increased from 11.30 to 13.20 after using VR media for education. The Wilcoxon test results indicate a significant difference before and after the VR media intervention, with a p value of 0.000 (<0.05).  Conclusion: The study concludes that the use of virtual reality video media in education is effective in improving oral health knowledge among students of SDN 10 Sungai Sapih, Padang City. VR media is very innovative to be implemented in the classroom, however it requires readiness from teachers and schools to support the success of the media

Marketing Strategy in Dental Practices: A Scoping Review Study

  Introduction: Knowledge and skills required for a dentist to be able to manage  dan promote their dental practice are not only clinical skills but also managerial skills.  One of  which is the  marketing and its strategy.  Marketing need to be implemented in dental services. Objective: To determine the marketing strategies in dental services. Method: The research design used for this manuscript is literature the review. The selection criteria for the articles are experimental and cross-sectional studies. Articles were obtained using electronic databases   Google Scholar with the keywords "dental services marketing" AND "marketing strategy" AND "advertising in dentistry" AND "dental practices" AND "dentist patient" AND "social marketing" AND "marketing platform" AND "social media or twitter or instagram or facebook or website”. Result: A total of 367 articles were identified after screening and removing duplicates,  11 journals met the inclusion criteria. These studies mainly covered the field of dental education and research on marketing strategies through social media in various countries. Conclusion: Social media is one effective marketing strategy in attracting patients to come to dental clinics. However, in some studies, social media is considered to have less influence on patients' considerations  choosing a dentist. Social media platforms preferred by dentists as marketing platforms are LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp. One critical issue in the use of social media is related to ethical and privacy perspectives