Results: 51

Antibacterial Effects of Cuminum cyminum Extract Against Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilms From Clinical Isolates

Abstract Objective: To compare the antibacterial efficacy of Cuminum cyminum (cumin) extract and 2% chlorhexidine. Material and Methods: E. faecalis was isolated from non-vital teeth with chronic apical abscess. Samples were then bred in the ChromAgar medium. Subsequently, E. faecalis bacteria's DNA ex...

Differences in Periodontal Severity Between Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women with Chronic Periodontitis

Abstract Objective: To analyze the differences in periodontal severity between perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with chronic periodontitis. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study with 63 subjects, comprising 27 perimenopausal and 36 postmenopausal women, aged 45-59 years, was conducted in...

Positive Correlation Between the Level of Interferon-Gamma and the Severity of Periodontitis

Abstract Objective: To examine the IFN-γ levels in patients with periodontitis and determine the difference in the levels of IFN-γ with the severity of the disease. Material and Methods: The study design was cross-sectional, and the sample consisted of 31 patients, aged between 18 and 64 year...

Correlation of Low CD4+ Counts with High Dental Caries Prevalence in Children Living with Perinatal HIV/AIDS Undergoing Antiretroviral Therapy

Abstract Objective: To investigate the correlation Cluster of Differentiation 4+ (CD4+) counts with a high prevalence of dental caries in Children Living with Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (CLWPHA). Material and Methods: An analytical observational research w...

Ideal Concentration of Advanced-Platelet Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) Conditioned Media for Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Differentiation

Abstract Objective: To discover the ideal concentration of Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) as modification of PRF, for human Dental Pulp Stem Cells (hDPSCs) differentiation. Material and Methods: hDPSCs were devided into five experimental groups: Group I (control group) consist of hDPSCs cultured...

Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Indonesian Individuals with Down Syndrome

Abstract Objective: To determine the frequency distribution of dental anomalies in people with Down syndrome. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was developed in Jakarta, Indonesia, and evaluated 174 individuals with Down syndrome aged 14-53 years. Were collected information regarding the...

Differences in Pain Threshold Values of Masseter and Temporalis Muscles Before and After Mastication

Abstract Objective: To analyze the differences in the pain thresholds of the masseter and temporalis muscles before and after chewing at the 5th and 10th minutes. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the pain thresholds of the muscles in both sides of 43 non-TMD subjects were measured u...

Expression of Toll-Like Receptor 4 and Matrix Metalloproteinase 8 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients with Periodontitis

Abstract Objective: To determine the expression of TLR4 and MMP8 in gingival crevicular fluid [GCF] in patients with periodontitis. Material and Methods: Clinical samples were collected from 23 gingival crevicular fluid of periodontal disease subjects (n = 14) and healthy periodontal subjects (n=9). Me...

Association Between Early Childhood Caries and Feeding Pattern in 3- to 5-Year-Old Children in Grogol Utara, South Jakarta

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the relationship between the feeding method and early childhood caries (ECC) in children aged 3-5 years. Material and Methods: An observational study using a cross-sectional approach and convenience sampling method was performed on 165 children aged 36-71 months from eig...

Risk Factors for Temporomandibular Disorders among Amphetamine Users in Indonesia

Abstract Objective: To determine the possible risk factors for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among amphetamine users in Indonesia. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 152 male amphetamine users, aged 18-45 years, who were undergoing rehabilitation. Data were obtained from medi...