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Validation and reliability of Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire among pregnant woman Suwargiani, Anne Agustina; Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia; Hidayat, Wahyu; Yasrin, Tadeus Arufan
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 28, No 2 (2016): July
Publisher : Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

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Introduction: The impact of oral health on quality of life of pregnant woman can be measured with the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP 14). OHIP 14 is a measuring instrument that measures the functional limitations, physical pain, psychological discomfort, physical disability, psychological disorders, social disorder and disability. validity and reliability of a questionnaire is needed to measure the impact of dental health. The objectives of this study was to get the data validity and OHIP14 questionnaire reliability in pregnant woman. Methods: The research material that OHIP questionnaire 14 that has been adapted to the language and culture of Indonesia. Analysis of the questionnaire on the validity and reliability used correlation test. Research conducted by accidental sampling. Population study was pregnant woman who went to the beauty clinic in Banjaran District of Bandung. Sample study was pregnant woman. The inclusion criteria of sample is in good general state of health, exclusion criteria that do not have a systemic disorder. Result: Validity OHIP14 is the value of R calculated in the range from 0.495 to 0.647, r value calculated in 95% confidence level is 0.374 and in 99% confidence level is 0.474. The coefficient of reliability of 14 item instrument is 0.944. Conclusion: 14 OHIP questionnaire given to pregnant woman to be stated is valid and reliable.
Inhibitory and bactericidal power of mangosteen rind extract towards Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans (Laboratory test) Hendiani, Ina; Hadidjah, Dede; Susanto, Agus; Mustika SP, Indra
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 28, No 2 (2016): July
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Introduction: The bacteria that cause the occurrence of pathogens of periodontal disease are gram negative anaerobes. These bacteria include Pophyromonas Gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans. Mangosteen skin extract is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti microbial, and anti oxidant properties. The extract of the mangosteen peel is altered in gel preparation in order to streamline its clinical application in periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to examine the antibacterial power of the ginger mangosteen tree extract gel against Pophyromonas gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans (Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans). Methods: This research was conducted by experimental laboratory. Mangosteen fruit extract gel with concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12,5%, 6,25%, 3,125% and 0,78% were tested against Pophyromonas Gingivalis and Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans with agar diffusion method. Results: The results of this study indicate that for Actinobacilus Aggregatibacter bacteria minimal inhibitory concentration at a concentration of 6.25% with a diameter of 13,5mm inhibition. Minimal bactericidal concentration at 12,5% concentration with 14,7mm inhibitory diameter. In the test of Pophyromonas Gingivalis bacteria, minimal inhibitory concentrations were obtained at a concentration of 1.56% and a minimum bactericidal concentration was obtained at a concentration of 3.125%. Conclusion: The conclusion that mangosteen peel skin gel extract can inhibit bacterial growth and is bactericidal against Pophyromonas Gingivalis and Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans (Aggregatibacter Actinomycetecomitans).
The effectiveness of mangosteen rind extract as additional therapy on chronic periodontitis (Clinical trials) Hendiani, Ina; Hadidjah, Dede; Susanto, Agus; Setia Pribadi, Indra Mustika
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 29, No 1 (2017): March
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Introduction: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that attacks the periodontal tissue comprises the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone caused mainly by plaque bacteriophage or other specific dominant type of bacteria. The purpose of this study was to determine the therapeutic effect of clinical application of mangosteen peel extract gel as adjunctive therapy scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis. This research was expected to developed new treatment in the field of dentistry, particularly in periodontics, which can be used as supporting material for the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Methods: Quasi-experimental research, split mouth, with as many as 14 chronic periodontitis patients. Mangosteen rind was prepared to be formed into extract gel, dried at room temperature, then the dried samples were macerated by using ethanol, then evaporated and decanted for 3 days until obtained condensed extract. The samples were patients with chronic periodontitis in at least 2 teeth with pockets ≥ 5 mm. Clinical parameters of pocket depth, gingival bleeding, and clinical epithelial attachment level were measured at baseline and 1 month after treatment. Analysis of data using the t-test. Results: The comparison of average gap ratio of pockets depth, gingival index, gingival bleeding and epithelium attachment levels, before and after treatment showed significant differences, such as in the test and control sides. Conclusion: The mangosteen rind gel as adjunctive therapy for scaling and root planing is able to reduce pockets depth, gingival index, and gingival bleeding, and improve clinical epithelial attachment.
The efficacy of miswak (Kayu sugi) containing toothpaste on dental plaque accumulation Rusminah, Nunung; Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia; Thillainathan, Komala
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 30, No 1 (2018): March
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Introduction: Salvadora persica, also known as miswak (Kayu sugi), has been used as natural toothbrushing compound for centuries. Many research suggested that it contains medically beneficial properties such as abrasives, antiseptics, astringent, detergent, enzyme inhibitors, and fluoride. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of miswak containing toothpaste on dental plaque accumulation. Methods: The total of 30 subjects consisted of male students of Bandung Institute of Technology, aged between 18 – 26 years old. The plaque value was measured using the Turesky Gilmore & Glickman Index Modification of Quigley & Hein at baseline (day 0), day 1, day 3, and day 7. Commercial toothpaste (Pepsodent®) was used as the control group in this pre and post-test designed, single-blind study. Results: After analysed using the paired t-test, the data showed that the mean plaque index of respondents using miswak and non-miswak containing toothpaste from baseline until day 7, were 1.70/1.19 and 1.61/1.44 respectively (p < 0.05). The mean plaque index reduction of respondents using miswak and non-miswak containing toothpaste from baseline until day 7, were 0.39 and 0.25 respectively (p = 0.00). Conclusion: Both kinds of toothpaste were able to reduce plaque, but miswak containing toothpaste was found to be more effective in reducing dental plaque accumulation.
Pengalaman karies dan kesehatan periodontal serta kebutuhan perawatannya pada ibu hamilCaries experience, periodontal health, and oral treatment needs of pregnant women Suwargiani, Anne Agustina; Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia; Hidayat, Wahyu; Wardani, Riana; Jasrin, Tadeus Arufan; Zubaedah, Cucu
Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran Vol 30, No 1 (2018): April
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran

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Pendahuluan: Kesehatan gigi Ibu hamil sangat perlu dijaga, untuk menghindarkan terjadinya infeksi pada gigi dan gusi. Upaya ini akan menghindarkan dari infeksi yang berisiko yang menyebabkan prematur dan kelahiran berat bayi lahir rendah. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengalaman karies dan kesehatan periodontal dan kebutuhan perawatan ibu hamil. Metode: Metode penelitian yang digunakan deskriptif. Populasi penelitian adalah ibu hamil yang datang ke Klinik Cantik Banjaran Bandung. Sampel penelitian yaitu ibu hamil yang bersedia menjadi subjek penelitian dan tidak mempunyai kelainan sistemik. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah convinience sampling. Variabel penelitian pengalaman karies diukur dengan indeks DMFT, Kebutuhan perawatan karies adalah perhitungan kebutuhan perawatan berdasarkan penilaian persen kebutuhan perawatan dan kebutuhan perawatan periodontal diukur dengan indeks Community Periodontal Index and Treatment Needs (CPITN). Analisis data yang digunakan adalah distribusi frekuensi relatif. Hasil: Indeks DMFT ibu hamil 4,4 termasuk kriteria sangat rendah. Hasil CPITN yaitu periodontal sehat 0%; bleeding on probing (BOP), 43%; kalkulus, 53%; poket 4-5 mm, 3,3%; poket 6 mm, 0%. Kebutuhan perawatan gigi berlubang pada ibu hamil 30,9%. Kebutuhan perawatan jaringan periodontal diperlukan pada semua ibu hamil, berupa perbaikan oral hygiene 43%, perbaikan oral hygiene dan skeling 56%, Simpulan: Pengalaman karies ibu hamil pada kriteria sangat rendah, sedangkan kondisi jaringan periodontal ibu hamil semuanya memerlukan perawatan jaringan periodontal tetapi bukan perawatan periodontal kompleks. ABSTRACTIntroduction: The oral health of pregnant women needs to be maintained to avoid infection of the teeth and gums. This effort will avoid dangerous infections that can cause premature and low birth weight babies. The purpose of this study was to determine the caries experience, periodontal health, and the oral treatment needs of pregnant women. Methods: The research method was descriptive. The study population was pregnant women who came to the Cantik Clinic of Banjaran, Bandung, whom willing to be the subject of research with no systemic abnormalities. The sampling technique was convenience sampling. The caries experience was measured by DMFT index. Caries treatment needs were the calculation of treatment needs based on the assessment of general and periodontal treatment needs measured by the Community Periodontal Index and Treatment Needs (CPITN) index. Data analysis used was the relative frequency distribution. Results: DMFT index of pregnant women was 4.4, included in the very low criteria. CPITN index measurement results were 0% healthy periodontal; 43% bleeding on probing (BOP); 53% calculus; 3.3% pocket of 4-5 mm; and 0% 6 mm pocket. General treatment needs of pregnant women mostly were tooth decay treatment (30.9%). Periodontal treatment needs were needed for all pregnant women, in the form of oral hygiene improvement only (43%), oral hygiene improvement and scaling (56%). Conclusion: The caries experience of pregnant women was very low, while the periodontal conditions require a non-complex periodontal treatment.Keywords: Pregnant women, DMFT Index, CPITN index.
Perbandingan berkumur larutan ekstrak kulit buah manggis dan Enkasari® terhadap penurunan indeks plakComparison of gargling solution of mangosteen pericarp extract and Enkasari® in decreasing plaque index Pratiwi, Annisa Rizky; Hendiani, Ina; Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia
Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran Vol 28, No 3 (2016): Desember
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Pendahuluan: Plak terdiri dari berbagai macam bakteri. Plak dapat dikendalikan salah satunya dengan cara kimiawi, melalui penggunaan obat kumur. Salah satu obat kumur herbal yang sudah teruji klinis dan tersedia di pasaran adalah Enkasari®. Enkasari® memiliki kandungan utama daun sirih.   Ekstrak kulit manggis telah teruji dapat berperan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri dan berpotensi dijadikan larutan kumur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membandingkan pengaruh dan perbedaan berkumur larutan ekstrak kulit buah manggis konsentrasi 50% dan Enkasari® terhadap penurunan indeks plak. Metode: Penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimental semu dengan desain cross-over dan pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Penelitian dilakukan pada 32 orang mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran angkatan 2010. Penelitian dilakukan di Rumah Sakit Gigi dan Mulut Universitas Padjadjaran. Pengukuran indeks plak gigi dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah berkumur larutan ekstrak kulit buah manggis dan Enkasari® selama 2 hari tanpa oral hygiene. Pengolahan data menggunakan uji t berpasangan dan uji t independen. Hasil: Penelitian menunjukan bahwa kedua larutan sama-sama mempunyai pengaruh terhadap penurunan indeks plak. Subjek yang berkumur larutan ekstrak kulit buah manggis 50%, penurunan indeks plaknya lebih besar daripada subjek penelitian yang berkumur Enkasari®. Hasil uji t independen menunjukan bahwa nilai signifikasi (0,045) dengan p<0,05. Simpulan: Terdapat pengaruh berkumur larutan ekstrak kulit buah manggis 50% dan Enkasari® terhadap penurunan indeks plak serta terdapat perbedaan penurunan nilai indeks plak yang signifikan antara berkumur larutan ekstrak kulit buah manggis 50% dan Enkasari®. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Plaque consists of various types of bacteria. Plaque can be controlled one of them by chemical means, through the use of mouthwash. One of the herbal mouthwashes that have been clinically tested and available on the market is Enkasari®. Enkasari® has the main content of betel leaf. Mangosteen peel extract has been tested to play a role in inhibiting bacterial growth and potentially being used as a mouth rinse. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects and differences of gargling solution of 50% mangosteen pericarp extract and Enkasari® on the reduction of plaque index. Methods: The research used was quasi-experimental with cross-over design and sampling using purposive sampling. The study was conducted on 32 students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Padjadjaran University, class of 2010. The study was conducted at the Dental and Oral Hospital of Padjadjaran University. Measurement of dental plaque index was done before and after gargling the solution of mangosteen rind extract and Enkasari® for 2 days without oral hygiene. Data processing uses paired t test and independent t test. Results: Research shows that both solutions have an effect on the decrease in plaque index. Subjects who rinsed the solution of mangosteen pericarp 50%, the decrease in plaque index was greater than the research subjects who rinsed Enkasari®. The independent t test results showed that the significance value (0.045) with p < 0.05. Conclusion: There is an effect of gargling 50% mangosteen pericarp and Enkasari® rind extract on decreasing plaque index and there is a significant difference in significant plaque index values between gargling 50% mangosteen pericarp extract and Enkasari® rinse.Keywords: Mangosteen pericarp, dental plaque, dental plaque index.
Perbedaan pola rugae palatina sebelum dan sesudah perawatan dengan alat ortodonti lepasanDifferences in palatal rugae patterns before and after the removable orthodontic appliances treatment Saputra, Sintia; Mardiati, Endah; Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia; Malinda, Yuti
Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Padjadjaran Vol 29, No 2 (2017): Agustus
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Pendahuluan: Pola rugae palatina memiliki karakteristik yang unik pada setiap individu, yang dapat dijadikan sarana identifikasi individu di bidang forensik kedokteran gigi, namun berbagai kontraversi muncul mengenai karakteristik rugae palatina secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif sesudah dilakukan perawatan ortodonti. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan pola rugae palatina sebelum dan sesudah perawatan dengan alat ortodonti lepasan. Metode: Penelitian bersifat observasional dengan sampel penelitian terdiri dari 111 model studi sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan perawatan ortodonti. Teknik sampling adalah purposive sampling, dari pasien maloklusi dento-alveolar kelas I, usia 18-30 tahun di RSGM FKG Unpad. Data penelitian dideskripsikan dan dianalisis dengan uji statistik Wilcoxon (ɑ = 0,05) untuk mengetahui perbedaan pola rugae palatina sebelum dan sesudah perawatan ortodonti. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, ukuran rugae palatina sebelum dilakukan perawatan terbanyak adalah rugae primer (85.2%), rugae sekunder (13.4%), rugae fragmen (1.37%), sesudah perawatan rugae primer (85.5%), rugae sekunder (13.2%), rugae fragmen (1.3%). Berdasarkan arah, rugae palatina sebelum perawatan arah postero-anterior (44.5%), antero-posterior (38.6%), sesudah perawatan arah posterior-anterior (44.9%), antero-posterior (38.3%). Arah perpendikular (8.7%) dan berbagai arah (8.2%) baik sebelum maupun sesudah perawatan. Uji beda menunjukan, tidak terdapat perbedaan signifikan sebelum dan sesudah perawatan ortodonti. Simpulan: Pola rugae palatina yang sering muncul sebelum dan sesudah perawatan ortodonti adalah rugae primer dengan arah postero-anterior, tidak terdapat perbedaan signifikan sebelum dan sesudah perawatan ortodonti. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Palatal rugae patterns have unique characteristics in each individual, which can be used as a means of identifying individuals in the field of dentistry forensics, but various contraceptives arise about the characteristics of palatal rugae qualitatively and quantitatively after orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in palatal rugae patterns before and after treatment with removable orthodontic devices. Methods: The study was observational with a study sample consisting of 111 study models before and after orthodontic treatment. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, from class I dento-alveolar malocclusion patients, aged 18-30 years at FKG Unpad Hospital. The research data was described and analyzed by Wilcoxon statistical test (ɑ = 0.05) to determine differences in palatal rugae patterns before and after orthodontic treatment. Results: The results showed that the size of palatal rugae before treatment was the primary rugae (85.2%), secondary rugae (13.4%), fragment rugae (1.37%), after primary rugae treatment (85.5%), secondary rugae (13.2%) , rugae fragment (1.3%). Based on direction, palatal rugae prior to postero-anterior (44.5%), antero-posterior (38.6%) treatment, after posterior-anterior (44.9%), antero-posterior (38.3%) treatment. Perpendicular direction (8.7%) and various directions (8.2%) both before and after treatment. Different tests showed that there were no significant differences before and after orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: The palatal rugae pattern that often occurs before and after orthodontic treatment is the primary rugae with postero-anterior direction, there are no significant differences before and after orthodontic treatment.Keywords: Odontological forensics, orthodontic treatment, palatal rugae pattern.
Prevalensi hiperpigmentasi gingiva pada pasien perokok di klinik periodonsia RSGM FKG Unpad Faruchy, Annisa Ghea; Komara, Ira; Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia
Padjadjaran Journal of Dental Researchers and Students Vol 2, No 1 (2018): Februari 2018
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Pendahuluan: Hiperpigmentasi gingiva merupakan pewarnaan pada gingiva berupa warna kecoklatan atau kehitaman berbentuk unit soliter atau pita bersambung yang berasal dari granula melanin yang diproduksi oleh sel-sel melanoblas, yang dapat disebabkan oleh faktor endogen dan faktor eksogen. Salah satu penyebab terjadinya hiperpigmentasi gingiva adalah merokok. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi hiperpigmentasi gingiva pada pasien perokok di klinik Periodonsia RSGM FKG Unpad. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif potong lintang dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 49 orang. Subjek penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria ditanya beberapa pertanyaan mengenai kebiasaan merokoknya kemudian diperiksa keadaan gingivanya dan ditentukan klasifikasi hiperpigmentasi gingivanya bedasarkan klasifikasi Hedin. Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan sebagian besar subjek penelitian mengkonsumsi rokok 1-10 batang per hari dan telah merokok lebih dari 10 tahun. Jenis rokok yang banyak dikonsumsi oleh subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah rokok kretek. Nilai hiperpigmentasi gingiva dengan jumlah terbanyak adalah 4, dan jumlah terkecil adalah 0. Simpulan: prevalensi hiperpigmentasi gingiva pada pasien perokok di klinik Periodonsia RSGM FKG Unpad adalah 89,8%.Kata kunci: Prevalensi, hiperpigmentasi gingiva, perokok
PENGARUH BERKUMUR EKSTRAK BUAH DELIMA TERHADAP TERAPI GINGIVITIS Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia; Rusminah, Nunung; Komara, Ira
Dentika: Dental Journal Vol. 19 No. 1 (2016): Dentika Dental Journal
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Delima merupakan salah satu buah yang kaya antioksidan. Kandungan flavonoid dalam delima berkhasiat dapat mencegah gingivitis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan efek ekstrak buah delima yang dibuat dalam bentuk obat kumur dengan konsentrasi 5 dan 10% sebagai obat kumur terhadap penurunan skor gingiva. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode eksperimental semu menggunakan desain single blind, pre and post study. Sampel sebanyak 30 orang diambil secara purposive sampling. Subyek penelitian dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok, yaitu kelompok A berkumur dengan ekstrak buah delima 5% dan kelompok B berkumur dengan ekstrak buah delima 10%. Subyek diminta berkumur 2 kali sehari selama 15 hari dibandingkan hasilnya dengan menggunakan indeks gingiva Loe and Silness. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berkumur dengan ekstrak delima konsentrasi 10% menyebabkan penurunan skor gingiva sebesar 48% pada minggu pertama dan 77% pada minggu ke-2 sedangkan penurunan skor gingiva dengan ekstrak delima konsentrasi 5%, sebesar 11% pada minggu pertama dan 27% pada minggu ke-2. Sebagai kesimpulan, peningkatan konsentrasi ekstrak obat kumur buah delima lebih efektif menurunkan tingkat keparahan gingivitis.
Effect of vitamin C supplementation on gingival bleeding Pribadi, Indra Mustika Setia; Rusminah, Nunung; Rusyanti, Yanti; Suwargiani, Anne Agustina
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 30, No 3 (2018): November 2018
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Introduction: Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease caused by a disproportion between environmental factors such as periodontal pathogens and the host defence. Genetic factors, hormones, and nutrition may influence host defence mechanisms. One of the nutrition needed for periodontal health is vitamin C. This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin C supplementation on gingival bleeding. Methods: As much as ninety-eight patients with chronic periodontitis consisted of 42 males and 56 females, aged 30 – 59-years-old participated in this study. Gingival bleeding was assessed before and after 3 months administered with vitamin C supplementation. Gingival bleeding criteria was based on Van der Velden with tooth selection based on Ramfjörd. Result: Gingival bleeding before the administration of vitamin C supplementation was found in the high category at 4 patients (4.1%), medium at 36 patients (36.7%), and low at 58 patients (59.2%).  After 3 months administration of vitamin C supplementation, high category gingival bleeding was found in 2 patients (2%), medium in 16 patients (16.3%), and low in 80 patients (81.6%). Conclusion: There was an effect of vitamin C supplementation on gingival bleeding.Keywords: Chronic periodontitis, vitamin C supplementation, gingival bleeding.