Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)
The Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) (e-ISSN:2442-9740; p-ISSN:1978-3728) is published by the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga. Its diciplinary focus is dental science and dental hygiene. The Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) is published in English on a quarterly basis with each 50-60 page edition containing between nine and eleven scientific articles on research, study literature and case studies. Contributors to the Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) included: dental researchers, dental practitioners, lecturers, and students drawn from Indonesia and a wide range of other countries.
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The potency of Andrographis paniculata Nees extract to increase the viability of monocytes following exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis
Yani Corvianindya Rahayu;
Didin Erma Indahyani;
Sheila Dian Pradipta;
Anis Irmawati
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 52 No. 4 (2019): December 2019
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v52.i4.p219-223
Background: Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease affecting the global population. In Indonesia, the prevalence of periodontal disease has reached 57.6% across all age groups. The bacterium considered as the orginator factor of periodontitis is Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Herbal ingredients are currently being promoted as a form of treatment because of the minimal side effects they induce. Andrographis paniculata Nees (ApN) extract produces pharmacological effects, including ones immunomodulatory in character, rendering possible its application as a preparation for treating periodontitis. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to prove the potency of Andrographis paniculata Nees extract in increasing the viability of monocytes following exposure to P. gingivalis. Methods: The sample was divided into four groups, namely; Control negative (C-): monocytes in the medium, not exposed to P. gingivalis; Control positive (C+): monocytes in the medium, exposed to P. gingivalis; Treatment I (AP25): monocytes with 25% ApN extract, exposed to P. gingivalis; Treatment II (AP50): monocytes with 50% ApN extract, exposed with P. gingivalis. The monocytes were exposed to 100 uL P. gingivalis for 4.5 hours and stained with trypan blue. Observations were conducted using an inverted microscope at 200x magnification. The percentage of viable monocytes was calculated based on the ratio of the number of the cells which absorbed trypan blue staining to that which did not. Data was tested using a one-way ANOVA followed by an LSD test. Results: There were significant differences between the treatment groups in the number of viable monocytes (p=0.001) they contained. Monocyte viability was higher in the 25% ApN extract group than that exposed to 50% P. gingivalis. Conclusion: Andrographis paniculata Nees extract demonstrates the potency to increase monocyte viability following exposure to P. gingivalis.
A gender-based comparison of intermolar width conducted at Padjajaran University Dental Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
Adriana Azlan;
Endah Mardiati;
Ida Ayu Evangelina
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 52 No. 4 (2019): December 2019
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v52.i4.p168-171
Background: Evaluation of dental arches is important for both diagnosis and treatment in the fields of orthodontics, prosthodontics, and forensics. The perimeter or circumference affects the gender-specific dimensions of the dental arch. Purpose: To identify the inter-gender difference between maxillary and mandibular intermolar width of the first molars in Indonesia. Methods: This retrospective and comparative analytical study involved a gender-based comparison of maxillary and mandibular intermolar width in the first molars. A purposive sampling technique was employed for data selection. Ninety dental cast models were selected according to the inclusion criteria of non-growing patients and perfect dental conditions, with any damaged dental models being rejected. After selection, the dental cast was marked at the maxillary and mandibular first molar central fossae before being measured three times with a digital vernier caliper. The data obtained was subsequently analyzed by means of a Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, an F-test-Snedecor (with p>0.05) and Independent Sample t-test (with p<0.05). Results: The average maxilla intermolar widths for males and females were 49.36mm and 46.75mm respectively, while the average mandibular intermolar widths for males and females were 43.17mm and 40.5mm. An independent sample t-test showed that the maxilla and mandibular intermolar widths were significantly different for males and females (p=0.000, p<0.05), with male subjects possessing a higher value than female subjects. Conclusion: A significant gender-based difference existed between the maxillary and mandibular intermolar width of patients attending Padjadjaran University Dental Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.
The distribution of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus in children with dental caries severity level
Nur Dianawati;
Wahyu Setyarini;
Ira Widjiastuti;
Rini Devijanti Ridwan;
K. Kuntaman
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 53 No. 1 (2020): March 2020
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i1.p36-39
Background: The prevalence of dental caries is high worldwide and specifically in Indonesia, especially in children. Cariogenic bacteria are the major cause of dental caries. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is one of the bacteria often associated with caries, due to its ability in producing acid and forming the biofilm for bacterial colonisation on the surface of oral cavities. In addition to S. mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus (S. sobrinus) bacteria are also thought to play an important role in the process of caries. Purpose: This study aims to analyse the distribution of S. mutans and S. sobrinus in children with seriously high dental caries levels. Methods: This study was an observational analytical study. Bacterial isolation was conducted in carious lesions of 50 paediatric patients 6-12 years old with superficial dental caries. Samples of caries lesions were put directly into a tube containing the Brain Heart Infusion Broth (BHI-B) and incubated at 37o C for 24 hours. The samples were sub-cultured on selective tryptone yeast cystine sucrose bacitracin (TYCSBHimedia) agar, and then incubated for two days. Bacterial identification was then performed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Multiplex method. Statistical analysis with Chi-square. Results: The total number of children with dental caries included in this study was 50. Among these, 94% showed positive for S. mutans and 30% positive for S. sobrinus. The analysis of the prevalence of bacterial colonisation (S. mutans and S. sobrinus) based on caries severity and the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), showed there was no significant difference (p> 0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that among 50 caries noted in the children, 94% were colonised S. mutans and 30% S. sobrinus. There was no significant difference between the colonisation of S. mutans and S. sobrinus among children from the severe to mild decayed exfoliated filling teeth (DEFT) category, and between bad and good OHI-S.
The expression of nuclear factor of activated T cell c1 and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa β induced by Enterococcus faecalis in osteoclastogenesis (laboratory experiment on Wistar rats)
Nirawati Pribadi;
Rosita Rahmawati;
Mandojo Rukmo;
Adelina Kristanti Tandadjaja;
Hendy Jaya Kurniawan;
Ratna Puspita Hadi
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 52 No. 4 (2019): December 2019
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v52.i4.p172-176
Background: Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is the most common bacteria species in persistent endodontic infection of teeth undergoing root canal treatment at a prevalence of 38%. The virulence factor of this bacterium is Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) which can be recognized by Toll-like receptors-4 (TLR-4) that produce a stimulus and provoke an immune response. Inflammation results in bone defects that feature multiple cytokines and interactions between different cell types. Bone loss within a periapical tooth is characterized by osteoclast formation (osteoclastogenesis) in the bone. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the expression of nuclear factor of activated T cell c1 (NFATc1) and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa β (RANK) which played a role in osteoclastogenesis at different time intervals. Methods: 36 upper molar teeth of the research subjects were induced with 106 CFU Enterococcus faecalis and subsequently observed for 7 and 21 days with the NFATc1 and RANK being counted microscopically at 1000X magnification across 20 viewing fields. Thereafter, the data was examined and analyzed by means of an independent T test using SPSS. Results: NFATc1 and RANK expression were higher in the group including E. faecalis on days 7 and 21 than in the control group. There were significant differences between the treatment group and control group with regard to NFATc1 and RANK expression (p<0.05). Conclusion: The study showed that the expression of NFATc1 and RANK, which plays a role in osteoclastogenesis, was higher in periapical bone defects in Wistar rats induced by E. faecalis than those which were not induced.
The effects of zinc oxide non-eugenol and cellulose as periodontal dressings on open wounds after periodontal surgery
Yoeliani Budisidharta;
Ahmad Syaify;
Sri Pramestri Lastianny
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 53 No. 1 (2020): March 2020
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i1.p45-49
Background: Periodontal surgery forms a part of periodontal treatment that can sometimes cause open wounds, such as gingivectomy and depigmentation. Unfortunately, the healing process of open wounds can be inhibited due to bacterial infections and systemic factors. Thus, after surgery, the open wounds need to be closed with periodontal dressing. Purpose: This study aims to reveal the differences between using zinc oxide non-eugenol and cellulose periodontal dressings on open wounds after periodontal surgery. Methods: Thirty-two samples were divided into two groups. Group I consisted of 16 samples where zinc oxide non-eugenol was applied as a periodontal dressing. Similarly, Group II consisted of 16 samples where cellulose was applied as a periodontal dressing. The dressings were applied to open wounds after periodontal surgery using the split-mouth technique. Hence, zinc oxide non-eugenol was applied on the right side and cellulose was applied on the left side of the mouth. The patients’ healing index (HI) score was measured on day seven and their wound healing index (WHI) score was measured on days seven and twenty-one. Results: The day-seven HI score of the wounds applied with cellulose was higher than those applied with zinc oxide non-eugenol. Meanwhile, the WHI of the cellulose group was lower than that of the zinc oxide non-eugenol group, except on day twenty-one. Both the HI and WHI scores then were analysed using Mann Whitney. Conclusion: The application of cellulose is better than zinc oxide non-eugenol on the healing of open wounds after periodontal surgery.
Hyperplasia of Wistar rat tongue mucosa due to exposure to cigarette side-stream smoke
Nurina Febriyanti Ayuningtyas;
Grahania Octaviono Mahardika;
Bagus Soebadi;
Adiastuti Endah Permadiati;
Saka Winias;
Hening Tuti Hendarti;
Rosnah Binti Zain
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 52 No. 3 (2019): September 2019
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v52.i3.p133-137
Background: Hyperplasia, a condition whereby an excessive number of cells are produced due to their uncontrolled division, represents a common symptom of carcinogenesis. Cancer is a physical manifestation of cell malignancy resulting from abnormal proliferation. Globally, oral cancer currently constitutes the sixth largest lethal form of the condition. The most common etiology of oral cancer is tobacco of which cigarettes are the most popular related product. The health risks associated with cigarette smoke not only affect active smokers but also individuals who ingest it passively. Sidestream smoke comes from the lighted end of a burning tobacco product such as a cigarette, pipe or cigar and contains nicotine and many harmful cancer-causing chemicals. Inhaling sidestream smoke increases the risk of lung and other types of cancer. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand how sidestream cigarette smoke initiates precancerous changes, in this case hyperplasia, in the oral mucosa epithelium of Wistar rats. Methods: The subjects were divided into three groups, a 4-week treatment group (P1), an 8-week treatment group (P2), and a control group (K), each consisting of ten subjects. The subjects were exposed to a daily two-cigarette dose of smoke. The experiment used a post-test only control group design. All samples were sacrificed during the fourth and eighth weeks. Haematoxylin-eosin staining was performed on the tongues of the Wistar rats to establish the presence of hyperplasia. Data was analyzed using a one-way ANOVA test. Results: After the Wistar rats had been exposed to cigarette smoke, an increased degree of epithelial cell proliferation (hyperplasia) showed a significant difference with a p-value <0.05 during the eighth week. Conclusion: Exposure to cigarette sidestream smoke induces increased epithelial cell proliferation (hyperplasia) in Wistar rats.
The different effects of preheating and heat treatment on the surface microhardness of nanohybrid resin composite
Brelian Elok Septyarini;
Irfan Dwiandhono;
Dian N. Agus Imam
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 53 No. 1 (2020): March 2020
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i1.p6-9
Background: A composite resin is used as restorative material in dentistry because it has the same colour as dental enamel, is easy to use in an oral cavity and offers good biocompatibility. Based on the size of filler, composite resin is divided into types, one of which is a composite resin nanohybrid. An important mechanical property of restorative material is microhardness. The mechanical properties of restorative material is highly affected by both polymerisation and heating process. There are many methods to improve composite resin’s microhardness, including preheating and heat treatment. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate different effects of preheating and heat treatment on the microhardness of nanohybrid composite resin. Methods: This study is an experimental laboratory research with post-test-only group design. Samples were divided into six groups: preheating groups at temperatures of 37oC and 60oC, heat treatment groups at temperatures of 120oC and 170oC, a negative control group and a positive control group. Afterwards, the resulting data were analysed using one-way ANOVA. Results: The result based on the one-way ANOVA test indicated that there was a difference in microhardness in each group with a significance of 0.000 (p<0.005) between preheating and heat treatment. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study was the best microhardness of composite resin nanohybrid is the heat treatment group at temperature 170oC.
Nickel release and the microstructure of stainless steel orthodontic archwire surfaces after immersion in detergent and non-detergent toothpaste: an in vitro study
Hilda Fitria Lubis;
Kholidina Imanda Harahap;
Dina Hudiya Nadana Lubis
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 53 No. 2 (2020): June 2020
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i2.p67-70
Background: Stainless steel is a material that can be used in orthodontics for components of dental braces, such as brackets, archwires and molar bands. Orthodontic archwires exposed to toothpaste can release nickel ions that cause hypersensitivity. The excessive use of sodium lauryl sulphate in detergent toothpaste can cause mouth irritation, severe ulceration, decreased salivary solubility and taste sensitivity changes. Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the nickel ion released by stainless steel archwires after immersion in detergent and non-detergent toothpaste. Methods: Forty stainless steel archwires from Ortho Organizer (0.016 x 0.022in) were divided into two groups (n=20). Group 1 comprised stainless steel archwires immersed in detergent toothpaste. Group 2 consisted of stainless steel archwires immersed in non-detergent toothpaste. These archwires were immersed in 1.5g toothpaste then kept in an incubator at 37°C for around 24 hours. After that, the archwires were removed from the toothpaste, and the toothpaste was dissolved in 25ml of Aquadest. The amount of nickel ion released was examined by using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). After that, the structure of the sample surface was examined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM). A statistical analysis was done using the Shapiro–Wilk normality test (p>0.05). An independent t-test was carried out to compare the two groups (p<0.05). Results: The mean of nickel ion release in group 1 was 0.214±0.319mg/l, and in group 2 it was 0.168±0.107 mg/l. There was no significance between the groups (p=0.323; p>0.05). The SEM images of the archwire surfaces showed that there were more corrosive contour changes in the archwire surface in group 1 than in group 2. Conclusion: There was no difference between the nickel ion released from stainless steel orthodontic archwires after immersion in detergent and non-detergent toothpaste. After immersion in detergent toothpaste, stainless steel archwire surfaces showed more corrosive contour changes than those immersed in non-detergent toothpaste.
Comparison of thrombocyte counts during the post-oral administration of aspirin and the Holothuria scabra ethanol extract in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Dian Mulawarmanti;
Rima Parwati Sari
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 53 No. 2 (2020): June 2020
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i2.p111-114
Background: Long bleeding time is a risk factor in dental treatment, especially in patients who consume aspirin or other antithrombotic drugs. Holothuria scabra (H. scabra) are mostly echinodermata and have been studied in Indonesia; they contain omega-3 and glycosaminoglycans, with an influence of an antithrombotic drug. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the thrombocyte counts during the post-administration of aspirin and the H. scabra extract in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). Methods: This study was true experimental with a post-test control group design. The sample consisting of 30 healthy male Wistar rats (R. norvegicus) with a bodyweight of 150–250 g was divided into three groups (n = 10). The rats in Group 1 were given sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na CMC). The rats in Group 2 were given aspirin, and the rats in Group 3 were given the H. scabra ethanol extract with a 25 mg/200 g dose as per their body weight (BW). Oral administration was given for seven days. The rats’ blood was taken on the eighth day. The amount of thrombocyte was measured using Wright’s stain methods. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) tests were conducted for data analysis (p < 0.05). Results: The thrombocyte counts (179.00 ± 10.56) in aspirin administration were lower than those in H. scabra (265.00 ± 18.54) and control groups (334.17 ± 13.9), with a significant difference between the groups (p = 0.0001; p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study indicates that the oral administration of aspirin and H. scabra decreases thrombocyte counts, whereas the administration of aspirin reduces thrombocyte counts to levels lower than those in H. scabra in Wistar rats (R. norvegicus).
A comparative study of the E. faecalis antibiofilm efficacy of photoactivated curcumin, chlorophyll and riboflavin
Riski Setyo Avianti;
Sri Kunarti;
Ari Subiyanto
Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) Vol. 53 No. 2 (2020): June 2020
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DOI: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v53.i2.p62-66
Background: Photosensitisers play a vital role for reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in diode laser 405 nm therapy. Curcumin, chlorophyll and riboflavin have been used and viewed in several studies as effective photosensitisers for the elimination of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), a persistent microorganism that may cause endodontic failure. While each has given valuable and promising results as an alternative endodontic irrigant, no study has compared the efficacy of these three natural dyes. Purpose: To prove that the photosensitiser curcumin in diode laser 405 nm therapy is more effective for E. faecalis biofilm degradation than chlorophyll and riboflavin, and that a duration of irradiation of 90 seconds is more effective than 60 seconds. Methods: The biofilm monospecies E. faecalis was divided into two microplates with 96-well according to the irradiation periods: 60 seconds (Group 1) and 90 seconds (Group 2). Each group contained one control (without a photosensitiser) and three treatments were carried out by adding the photosensitisers curcumin, chlorophyll and riboflavin, where each treatment contained eleven samples. After irradiation for 60 seconds and 90 seconds, a crystal violet assay was carried out for each group. Results: The one-way ANOVA test showed a significant difference between groups based on the irradiation period. Tukey’s test showed each treatment in each group also showed a significant difference (p<0.05) with curcumin as the best substance to cause biofilm degradation in both groups. The duration of the irradiation showed that the longer the biofilm was illuminated, the lower the absorbance value or optical density (OD). Conclusion: Curcumin irradiated for 90 seconds gives better biofilm degradation on E. faecalis due to its natural properties and molecular structure, highlighting its efficacy in photodynamic therapy