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Investigating The Influence of Tooth Loss on Salivary Flow Rate: A Community-Based Report Aida Fadhilla Darwis; Wilda Hafny Lubis; Pocut Astari; Nasya Ayu Viandini; Jesslin Priskila
Dentika: Dental Journal Vol. 28 No. 2 (2025): Dentika: Dental Journal
Publisher : TALENTA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/dentika.v28i2.22254

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Increasing age has been reported to be associated with a higher prevalence of tooth loss and a greater risk of decreased salivary flow rate. This is because physiological aging affects both the dentition and salivary gland function. Degenerative changes in the oral tissues has also been shown to reduce glandular efficiency. Therefore, this study aims to analyze salivary flow rate based on the number of missing teeth in the elderly. The current study is part of a Community Service activity conducted at Martubung Public Health Center, Medan, in 2023. The sample population included elderly individuals aged ≥60 years who regularly participated in elderly posyandu (integrated health service posts) activities, with a total sample of 50 participants consisting of 38 females and 12 males. For each participant, the number of remaining teeth was counted, followed by the collection and measurement of both unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow rate for 5 minutes. The data obtained were then analyzed using the Pearson test. The results showed that the group with 15–24 missing teeth had the highest number of elderly individuals, totaling 21. In addition, unstimulated and stimulated salivary flow rate were highest in the group with 1–14 missing teeth, with mean values of 1.79±0.90 ml/min and 2.73±1.39 ml/min, respectively. The Pearson test showed a significance value of 0.05. Based on the analysis results, a higher salivary flow rate is associated with fewer missing teeth among the elderly. Key words: number of teeth, saliva flow rate, elderly
The Effectiveness of Siwak in Reducing Oral Cavity Bacteria Syahputra, Armia; Aida Fadhilla Darwis
Jurnal Ar Ro'is Mandalika (Armada) Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): JURNAL AR RO'IS MANDALIKA (ARMADA)
Publisher : Institut Penelitian dan Pengembangan Mandalika Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59613/armada.v6i3.6154

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Dental plaque is the primary etiology of periodontal disease. Plaque is a soft layer composed of a collection of microorganisms that proliferate and adhere tightly to the surfaces of teeth that are not adequately cleaned. Plaque control can be performed mechanically and chemically. Brushing the teeth with siwak or conventional toothbrushes with toothpaste is a mechanical method of plaque control. Siwak contains substances that can prevent plaque formation. The aim of this study is to test the effectiveness of using siwak in reducing bacterial colony counts. Bacterial colony counts were measured before and after using siwak. The study samples included users of siwak, and the control group consisted of users of conventional toothbrushes with toothpaste. Group I (test) used siwak, while Group II (control) used conventional toothbrushes with toothpaste. Saliva samples were taken from both groups before and after the procedure. Group I had saliva samples collected before and after using siwak, while Group II had saliva samples collected before and after brushing with a conventional toothbrush. Results: The study results showed a reduction in the mean bacterial colony count in both the siwak group and the conventional toothbrush group with toothpaste. There was a statistically significant reduction in the mean bacterial count before and after using siwak, as well as a statistically significant reduction in the bacterial count after brushing with a conventional toothbrush. However, the difference in the mean bacterial count after using siwak and after using the conventional toothbrush was not statistically significant.
Co-Authors Armia Syahputra Jesslin Priskila Nasya Ayu Viandini Pocut Astari Wilda Hafny Lubis