Authors :
Suciyati Sundu; Suharyo Hadisaputro; Endah Aryati Eko Ningtyas
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7827874
Abstract :
Background: The chemicals used in teeth whitening cause
demineralization. One way that can be done to overcome
this is by applying remineralizing materials. Utilization of
natural materials containing calcium for tooth
remineralization can be used as an alternative choice.
Calcium is a major component in tooth structure and
enamel demineralization caused by retention of calcium
ions from tooth enamel. The calcium content of Moringa
leaves is very high, making it possible to use it as a basic
material for tooth remineralization applications.
Objective: To prove the effect of applying Moringa leaf
extract gel on the remineralization process in rat teeth.
Methods: This research is a true experiment using a
posttest only control group design. Samples were selected
at simple random, the total sample size was 25 which
were divided into two groups. For 14 days, after applying
H2O2 30% of the control group was given CPP-ACP and
the intervention group was given Moringa leaf extract gel
with a concentration of 5%, 10% and 15%.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant
difference between the five groups in tooth hardness with
p<0.05. Where the different groups were the positive
control, the concentration groups were 15% and 10%
with p<0.05. While the level of dental calcium p> 0.05.
This shows that there is no significant difference between
the five groups.
Conclusion: Administration of moringa leaf extract gel
(Moringa oleifera Lam.) for 14 days to the teeth of rats
that had been demineralized with 30% H2O2 had an
effect on increasing the hardness of rat teeth but had no
effect on the amount of dental calcium of rats.
Keywords :
Demineralization, Remineralization, Moringa Leaves, Tooth Hardness, Dental Calcium
Background: The chemicals used in teeth whitening cause
demineralization. One way that can be done to overcome
this is by applying remineralizing materials. Utilization of
natural materials containing calcium for tooth
remineralization can be used as an alternative choice.
Calcium is a major component in tooth structure and
enamel demineralization caused by retention of calcium
ions from tooth enamel. The calcium content of Moringa
leaves is very high, making it possible to use it as a basic
material for tooth remineralization applications.
Objective: To prove the effect of applying Moringa leaf
extract gel on the remineralization process in rat teeth.
Methods: This research is a true experiment using a
posttest only control group design. Samples were selected
at simple random, the total sample size was 25 which
were divided into two groups. For 14 days, after applying
H2O2 30% of the control group was given CPP-ACP and
the intervention group was given Moringa leaf extract gel
with a concentration of 5%, 10% and 15%.
Results: The results showed that there was a significant
difference between the five groups in tooth hardness with
p<0.05. Where the different groups were the positive
control, the concentration groups were 15% and 10%
with p<0.05. While the level of dental calcium p> 0.05.
This shows that there is no significant difference between
the five groups.
Conclusion: Administration of moringa leaf extract gel
(Moringa oleifera Lam.) for 14 days to the teeth of rats
that had been demineralized with 30% H2O2 had an
effect on increasing the hardness of rat teeth but had no
effect on the amount of dental calcium of rats.
Keywords :
Demineralization, Remineralization, Moringa Leaves, Tooth Hardness, Dental Calcium
