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Caries risk assessment as an effort to prevent dental and oral health in elementary school children at Gowa Regency: Caries risk assessment sebagai upaya pencegahan kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada anak sekolah dasar di Kabupaten Gowa Hamudeng, Adam Malik; Sugianto, Irfan; Mude, Acing Habibie; Rachmuddin, Afniati; Permatasari, Andi Sri; Jubhari, Eri Hendra
Makassar Dental Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): Volume 14 Issue 1 April 2025
Publisher : Makassar Dental Journal PDGI Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35856/mdj.v14i1.1191

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This study aims to analyze the caries risk profile using the caries risk assessment (CRA) method in children aged 6-8 years in Gowa district with a lower middle economic background. A total of 67 children participated in this study, with a distribution bet-ween male gender 24 people and female gender 43 people. CRA showed that 13.43% of children were in the low risk category, 29.85% moderate risk, and 56.72% high risk. The main risk factors that contribute to increased caries risk include frequency of consumption of sweet foods, lack of fluoride use, poor oral hygiene, and low socioeconomic status. Caries prevalence showed a positive relationship with risk category, where in the high-risk group, 70% of children had at least one tooth with active caries. These results emphasize the importance of risk-based interventions through dental health education programs, increasing access to fluoride, and other caries prevention strategies, especially in groups of children with low socioeconomic backgrounds.
The use of reciprocating file system in root canal curvature preparation: Penggunaan reciprocating file system dalam preparasi kurvatura saluran akar Rachmuddin, Afniati; Rumagit, Hendra Wahyudi
Makassar Dental Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Volume 14 Issue 2 August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35856/mdj.v14i2.979

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One of the important steps in endodontic treatment is root canal preparation using files. Instrumentation difficulties in significantly curved root canals increase with increasing curvature angles, so adequate equipment is needed to handle them. In root canal preparation using a machine, there are two types of file movements commonly used: continuous rotation (CR) motion and reci-procating motion. The CR has several drawbacks, including the risk of file fracture due to interlocking and the need for multiple file sizes, which prolongs treatment time. The Reciprocating File System (RFS) is of interest because it can use a single file and has good resistance to torsional failure and cyclic fatigue. This study examines the effectiveness and efficiency of RFS in root canal curvature preparation. It is concluded that RFS is nearly as effective as CR but more efficient because it can use a single file and, specifically, has resistance to interlocking in the root canal as it does not easily lock.
Co-Authors Adam Malik Eri Hendra Jubhari Irfan Sugianto, Irfan Mude, Acing Habibie Permatasari, Andi Sri Rumagit, Hendra Wahyudi