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Purnamawati, Made Mega Indah
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Recent developments in root canal treatment techniques in dental conservation: Perkembangan terkini teknik perawatan saluran akar dalam konservasi gigi Purnamawati, Made Mega Indah; Dewi, Maya Sari; Hartini, I Gusti Agung Ayu
Makassar Dental Journal Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): Volume 14 Issue 3 December 2025
Publisher : Makassar Dental Journal PDGI Makassar

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Root canal treatment (RCT) is an important procedure in dental conservation to preserve teeth that have undergone pulp infection or damage. This literature review examines the latest developments in RCT techniques, focusing on publications from the last five years. A systematic literature search was conducted using electronic databases with relevant keywords. The results show rapid advances in rotary instruments, minimally invasive preparation techniques, irrigation systems, obturation materials, and re-generative approaches. Imaging technologies such as CBCT and operating microscopes also contribute significantly to improving treatment success. It was concluded that the latest techniques in RCT have improved the efficiency, accuracy, and success rate of treatment, although long-term research is still needed to comprehensively validate the effectiveness.
Effectiveness of tomato juice (Lycopersicum esculentum mill.) at 100% and 50% concentrations on discolorized teeth: Efektivitas jus buah tomat (Lycopersicum esculentum mill.) Konsentrasi 100% dan 50% pada gigi yang mengalami diskolorisasi Armiati, I Gusti Ketut; Purnamawati, Made Mega Indah
Makassar Dental Journal Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Volume 15 Issue 1 April 2026
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Tooth discolouration due to coffee consumption is a common aesthetic problem. Chemical bleaching agents have been proven effective, but they can cause side effects such as tooth sensitivity and gum irritation, necessitating safer natural alternatives. Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) contain hydro-gen peroxide and peroxidase, which have the potential to be used as natural teeth whitening agents. This study evaluated the effectiveness of 100% and 50% tomato juice in whitening discoloured teeth. A laboratory experimental study with a pretest–posttest group design was conducted using 27 post-extraction teeth divided into three groups: 100% and 50% tomato juice, and sterile aquadest as a control. The samples were soaked for 3 hours, then the change in tooth colour (?E*ab) was measured with a spectrophotometer. Data analysis using paired t-tests and one-way Anova showed significant differences before and after treatment (p<0.05). The Tukey post hoc test showed that 100% tomato juice had the greatest whitening effect compared to 50% tomato juice and the control. It was concluded that 100% and 50% tomato juice concentrations were effective in whitening teeth discoloured by coffee, with the highest effective-ness at a concentration of 100%.
Co-Authors Hartini, I Gusti Agung Ayu I Gusti Ketut Armiati Maya Sari Dewi, Maya Sari