Journal of Health and Dental Sciences

EFFECTIVENESS OF OOLONG TEA LEAVES EXTRACT AS A CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR ORTHODONTICS STAINLESS STEEL WIRE

Nety Trisnawaty, Cahyaning Anisya Putri — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Stainless steel orthodontic wire is the type most often used in the oral environment for long periods, which can potentially generate corrosion. The occurrence of corrosion will cause a hypersensitivity reaction caused by the wire components interacting with the oral environment. One of the efforts that can be used to reduce the corrosion rate is to use organic inhibitors containing antioxidants found in oolong tea leaves. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of oolong tea leaves as a corrosion inhibitor on stainless steel orthodontic wires. This study is a laboratory experimental study with a post-test-only control group design using stainless steel orthodontic wire with a length of 4 cm and a diameter of 0.41 mm in as many as 24 samples. The samples were divided into four groups; one treatment group was artificial saliva, and the other three groups were a mixture of artificial saliva given oolong tea leaf extract with concentrations of 6.25%, 12.5%, and 25%, respectively. The measurement of the corrosion rate was carried out using the weight loss method. Then, the orthodontic wire was characterized after immersion using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results of the data were analyzed using the Kruskall-Wallis test. The results showed that the highest corrosion rate was found in the artificial saliva group that was not treated at all, and the corrosion rate with treatment decreased. The group with oolong tea leaf extract with a concentration of 25% showed the best results in inhibiting the corrosion rate of wire. In conclusion, oolong tea leaf extract has proved to be an effective corrosion inhibitor for stainless steel orthodontic wire.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p1-14

BARRIERS IN ACCESSIBILITY OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT WEST DENPASAR II PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities is influenced by three indicators, namely availability, barriers and utilization. Barrier indicators cause delays or difficulties for people in accessing these facilities. Barrier indicators are influenced by physical barriers, economic barriers and geographical barriers. Based on preliminary data collection from the Bali Provincial Health Service, West Denpasar II Community Health Center experienced a significant decline in visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to determine the barriers to accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic at the West Denpasar II Health Center and to determine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on barriers to accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center. This research uses quantitative analytical methods with a retrospective approach. The sample for this research was visitors to the West Denpasar II Community Health Center who met the inclusion criteria, totaling 134 respondents. Samples were taken using non-probability sampling techniques with consecutive sampling type. The research results stated that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center was in the fairly easy access category and obstacles in the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center were in the hampered category. Based on the results of correlation tests between barrier factors and accessibility factors for dental and oral health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was found that these two factors did not have a significant relationship. The research conclusions show that there were obstacles in the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic at the West Denpasar II Health Center and there was no influence between the COVID-19 pandemic and obstacles in the accessibility of dental and oral health service facilities at the West Denpasar II Health Center.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p15-24

Dental Profiling and Findings of Multiple Jaw Fractures in Traffic Accident Victims: A Case Report

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Motorcycle riders have a high rate of death and severe injury. Traffic accidents can cause blunt trauma. In this case report, authors present cases of accidents with findings of facial trauma to the forehead, nose, cheeks, and multiple fractures of the maxilla and mandible due to a hard object impact. High-speed crashes are common in polytraumatized motorcycle crashes and often display facial injuries. If regarded from the biomechanics of trauma, there is a suspicion that the victim was wearing a helmet, with direct face trauma shown by minimal abrasions on the victim's face and more bruises instead. The woman was suspected of riding the motorcycle at high speed, with her face directly hitting a blunt object.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p25-34

FACTORS INFLUENCING SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF DENTURE-RELATED LESIONS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS

Pratiwi Anandita Riska, Indrastiti Ratna Kumala, Soegyanto Anandina Irmagita — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The denture-related oral mucosal lesion is a heterogeneous clinical and histopathological tissue alteration commonly found among older people. Dental management requires understanding dental and medical aspects and paying attention to many other factors. A 62-year-old male came to Universitas Indonesia Dental Hospital complaining of painful soreness and redness at the corner of his mouth. The patient had hypertension and had not routinely taken Amlodipine in the last three years. A blood count examination revealed normal results, except for a slightly low MCV. Diagnosis of angular cheilitis was established along with denture stomatitis and median rhomboid glossitis. Angular cheilitis was healed after administration of 0.2% Miconazole cream. Unfortunately, the patient could not use the drug correctly, so denture stomatitis and median rhomboid glossitis have not entirely resolved yet. The predisposing factors of denture-related oral mucosal lesions might be local or systemic. Proper pharmacological treatment and appropriate dental health education will make a good prognosis. However, the patient's compliance and cooperation will determine the success of dental treatment. It is essential to enhance patient compliance and overcome the treatment challenges to achieve optimal results in managing denture-related oral mucosal lesions of elderly patients.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p35-46

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAPPAN WOOD EXTRACT (Caesalpinia sappan L.) AS AN ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL FOR DENTAL PLAQUE IDENTIFICATION

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The main factor of periodontal disease is dental plaque, which is attached to the surface of the teeth and consists of microorganisms originating from saliva and food debris. Dental plaque has a transparent colour, so a disclosing agent is needed to identify it. Sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) is a plant that contains brazilin and flavonoids that can be used for natural colouring. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of sappan wood extract (Caesalpinia sappan L.) as an alternative material for dental plaque identification. The experiment was conducted by measuring the plaque index of 20 people who did not clean their teeth for 12 hours for two periods. The first period of examination used a tablet disclosing agent, and the second period used 75% sappan wood extract. The research data were analyzed for normality with the Shapiro-Wilk dan Paired T-test. The result showed a significant difference in the mean plaque index score in the first period (1.3470) and the second period (1.0375) (p<0.05). It was concluded that staining dental plaque using a disclosing agent is more effective than 75% sappan wood extract (Caesalpinia sappan L.)

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p47-56

ANALYSIS OF ANTERIOR FACIAL HEIGHT DIMENSION BASED ON SKELETAL CLASSIFICATION OF CIMAHI WEST JAVA POPULATION

Rudi S Darwis, Mutiara Sukma Suntana, Ghaida Dewi Fajar — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Dento-facial aesthetics is an essential aspect of contemporary orthodontics, reflected by increasing demands for many aspects of patient's aesthetic improvement. Facial vertical height determines an individual's aesthetics and is vital to establishing facial harmonies. One of the facial vertical problems is related to anterior facial height. Vertical facial height is strongly influenced by the vertical position of the maxilla and mandible, so that it can be affected by the relation between the skeletal jaw. This study aims to determine the difference between the anterior facial height and the skeletal jaw relation. Based on different skeletal classifications by Steiner skeletal analysis, measurements on lateral cephalometric radiographs by comparing and connecting the anterior facial height. This research used an analytic-cross-sectional study with total sampling from 2019-2021. Fifty lateral cephalometrics between 18 and 41 years of age patients, with inclusion criteria, were included in this study. Each sample was analyzed using Steiner's skeletal classification, and the AFH and PFH were measured. The study result showed that 30% of the sample had skeletal class I malocclusion, 42% had skeletal class II, and 28% had skeletal class III. The mean score by skeletal classification for LAFH was 66.92 mm, the mean of UAFH was 50.22 mm, and the mean TAFH was 114.02. Based on the analysis results, there was no significant difference between anterior facial height (UAFH, LAFH, and TAFH) based on skeletal classification.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p57-68

ALTERATIONS IN KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS OF DENTISTS IN CIMAHI, INDONESIA REGARDING DENTAL MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Henri Hartman, Isti Arifianti, Zidhan Irawan — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Management of dental medical waste is essential in preventing the spread of diseases, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the amount of medical waste in healthcare facilities, including dental practices. This study aims to determine the changes in dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding the management of dental and medical waste after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research used a survey with an observational analytical approach, quantitative methods, and a cross-sectional research design. The research sample or respondents were 50 dentists practising independently in Cimahi. Data collection used questionnaire about dentists' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding managing dental and medical waste before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the Wilcoxon non-parametric test showed that the knowledge and attitudes of dentists regarding the management of dental medical waste after the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant changes statistically (p < 0.05). However, dentists' behaviour in managing dental and medical waste did not show substantial statistical changes (p > 0.05). The study results concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has positively impacted increasing dentists' awareness of the importance of managing medical waste. However, reinforcement is needed to maintain the good behaviour of dentists in managing dental medical waste.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p69-80

PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND NOSOCOMIAL PNEUMONIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Yasmin Hanifa Salma — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to comprehensively review the literature and assess periodontal disease as a risk factor for nosocomial pneumonia in hospitalized patients, particularly those receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU). Case-control studies and "full texts" published between 2013 and 2023 were the data sources and literature following PRISA-ScR criteria. Online electronic search engines from databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, were used to conduct the scoping review. Four articles were obtained by carefully choosing papers based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. These were then tallied and examined. In this review, four of the 1741 publications were covered. In patients receiving hospital treatment, particularly in the intensive care unit, there is a strong correlation between periodontal disease and nosocomial pneumonia.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p81-90

STUNTING: EARLY DETECTION WITH ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS AND MANAGEMENT

Yoke Ayukarningsih, Hindun Sa’adah, Mulya Alif Kusmayadi, M.Zidan Ramadhan — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Stunting is a condition of short stature in which the length or height of the body is not appropriate for the age when compared to the growth curve. Stunting is also known as a condition of failed growth in children (body and brain growth) caused by long-term malnutrition related to low socioeconomic status, poor maternal nutrition and health, history of recurrent illness, and inappropriate infant and child feeding practices. One way to detect initial stunting is through anthropometric measurements. Early detection prevents stunting with periodic measurements of weight and height according to age, which can help prevent and manage stunting. This research method is a literature review. Literature searches use online databases such as Google Scholar, including PubMed, DOAJ, and GARUDA, for articles published in the last ten years. Keywords related to the theme are applied during the article search process. A total of 14 articles or journals were selected as study materials. The results of the literature review explain the epidemiology, aetiology, risk factors, anthropometric measurements, and prevention of stunting in children. In conclusion, early detection through anthropometric measurements can prevent stunting and ensure more optimal management.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p91-104

DESCRIPTION OF ODONTOGENIC INFECTIONS RELATED TO ORAL HYGIENE AT SDN 3 KALIBAWANG WONOSOBO INDONESIA

Frita Ferlita Shafri Djohan — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Odontogenic infection is a disease of the oral cavity, the leading cause of caries and periodontal disease. Inadequate ability to brush teeth is one of the causes of this pathological condition. This study aims to determine the description of odontogenic infections at SDN 3 Kalibawang, Kalibawang District, Wonosobo Indonesia. The research procedure used a total sampling technique, and the research variable was students at SDN 3 Kalibawang Wonosobo who experienced odontogenic infections. The tools used in this research were an Android smartphone, the HI BOGI application, and Microsoft Excel. Results odontogenic infections at the school were 70.21% positive in 33 students. The severity of untreated caries by gender: boys are bigger at 61.7%, while girls are 36.3%. Kalibawang State Elementary School 3, Wonosobo Regency, tested positive for an odontogenic infection, one of the causes of which could be triggered by inadequate tooth brushing.

DOI : 10.54052/jhds.v4n1.p91-104