Jakobus Runkat, Jakobus
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran

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Prevalence of caries on permanent first molar on cerebral palsy children aged 6-12 years old in SLB Bandung at 2010 Rizkyawati, Devy; Gartika, Meirina; Runkat, Jakobus
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 22, No 3 (2010): November 2010
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/pjd.vol22no3.26880

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Introduction: Caries is an irreversible tooth disease that is frequently encountered in the community. Caries on the permanent first molar, if not being treated, can cause tooth loss and other disadvantages. Cerebral palsy children have a motor abnormalities, that leads to high prevalence of caries. The purpose of this research was to find the prevalence of caries on the first permanent molar teeth in cerebral palsy children ages 6-12 years old. Methods: Type of research was descriptive research. Population is the cerebral palsy children in SLB Bandung, with criterion of children aged 6-12 years, has four permanent first molars, and no patches or restorations on permanent first molars. Samples from the population was taken by total sampling, a total of 26 cerebral palsy children. Results: The result shown that 22 cerebral palsy children (84.62%) tends caries on their first permanent molar teeth. The prevalence of caries on the first permanent molar tooth of the maxilla of children with cerebral palsy is 76.92 % and on the first permanent molar of the mandible is 78.84%. Conclusion: Prevalence of caries on the first permanent molar teeth in cerebral palsy children ages 6-12 years old is high.
Xerostomia appearance in type 1 diabetes mellitus children in RSUPN dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta Puspitasari, Adis Tyaning; Wihardja, Rosiliwati; Runkat, Jakobus
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 23, No 1 (2011): March 2011
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency. As a result, there will be metabolic disturbances on carbohydrate, fat, and protein. Diabetes mellitus type 1 may occur because of pancreatic B cells damage resulting in decreased secretion of insulin in absolute terms. Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to the lack of saliva and can occur in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to obtain data on the salivary flow rate and oral dryness complaints in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus The method of this study was descriptive by survey technique. The sample was obtained by purposive sampling and consisted of 30 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta in April to May 2010. The study was conducted with an objective examination by measuring the salivary flow rate and subjective examination using a questionnaire. The results showed that the salivary flow rate from an average of 30 respondents was below normal values. The most common complaints about the dryness of the mouth cavity were thirst, 24 patients (80.00%), and oral dryness 19 patients (63.33%). The conclusion from this study showed that children with type 1 diabetes mellitus were having oral dryness complaints and the decrease of salivary flow rate.