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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA: HUBUNGAN ANTARA STOMATITIS AFTOSA REKUREN DENGAN ANEMIA DEFISIENSI BESI Nurdiana, Nurdiana; Astari, Pocut
Dentika: Dental Journal Vol. 21 No. 2 (2018): Dentika Dental Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (395.947 KB) | DOI: 10.32734/dentika.v21i2.1039

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Recurrent aphtous stomatitisis a recurrent oral ulcer. Clinically recurrent aphtous stomatitis is easy to diagnose, but its etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear because it has no single or specific cause. The main predisposing factors associated with recurrent aphtous stomatitis are genetic factors, hematological and immunologic abnormalities, local factors such as trauma, and smoking cessation. Several studies have shown that hematological abnormalities can affect the oral mucosa and cause recurrent aphtous stomatitis. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between recurrent aphthous stomatitis and iron deficiency anemia, as well as the relationship between recurrent aphthous stomatitis and hematological status. The subjects consist of 59 recurrent aphtous stomatitis patients and 60 control patients. A full blood examination was carried out for all subjects. Hemoglobin level, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, and serum iron level are determined for each subject.The result of this study showed that there is no significant difference in hemoglobin level, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, and serum iron level with p-value of 0.714, 0.395, 0.809, 0.497, and 0.368, respectively. The result also showed that there is no significant difference in iron deficiency anemia status between the recurrent aphtous stomatitis and control group (p = 0,7). Therefore, it can be concluded that there is no relationship between iron deficiency anemia and recurrent aphtous stomatitis incidence.
Salivary Profile and Its Correlation Towards Candida Colony Count in Elderly Patients Astari, Pocut; Nurdiana
Dentika: Dental Journal Vol. 26 No. 2 (2023): Dentika Dental Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/dentika.v26i2.13240

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Physiologically, elderly people undergo deterioration in various organ functions, such as salivary secretion and pH, which may influence their health. These alterations can lead to various problems, including Candida infections. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between salivary flow rate and pH with Candida colony counts in the oral cavity of elderly individuals. This is an analytical cross-sectional study that included 105 elderly patients visiting the Pancur Batu Health Center. Saliva was collected from each participant using the spitting method for 5 minutes to measure the salivary flow rate and pH. Then, the samples were cultured in Saboraud Citrus agar for 24-48 hours to observe the growth of Candida colonies, and the number was counted. Chi-square tests were conducted to analyze the data and determine the relationship between salivary flow rate and pH with Candida colony count. The result showed a significant relationship between salivary flow rate and excessive Candida colony count, as indicated by p.value = 0.03. However, there was no significant relationship between salivary pH and Candida colony count (p=0.59). In conclusion, the result of this study showed that the reduction in salivary flow rate may increase the risk of Candida infections in elderly people. Therefore, preventive measures have to be taken to maintain good oral hygiene and overall health of the elderly.
Co-Authors Nurdiana Nurdiana Nurdiana