Authors : Utari Zulkaidah; Arsad; Sultan Amin Yasin; Yulistina; Rezki Dirman

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUN683

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Abstract : Halitosis is a common problem experienced by many people around the world. The condition is caused by bacterial activity in the mouth that produces sulfur compounds, causing an unpleasant odor. Dental and oral hygiene play a key role in preventing halitosis. Maintaining dental hygiene by brushing regularly, flossing, and rinsing with antiseptic mouthwash can reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth.. Fixed orthodontic patients have a higher risk of halitosis compared to the general population due to the presence of orthodontic wires and rubber which provide an ideal place for bacteria to multiply. The perpuse to determine the relationship between knowledge about halitosis and oral hygiene in patients with fixed orthodontics at HK Medical Center Makassar. This study uses analytical observational research and this study is included in the cross sectional research design. This study involved 66 respondents of orthodontic patients undergoing wire and rubber treatment. Measurement of halitosis knowledge level was carried out by distributing questionnaires given to respondents, while oral hygiene was evaluated based on the Debris Index (DI) and Calculus Index (CI) scores. Data analysis using SPSS with cross-section statistical test. Based on the results of the correlation test or relationship test using Spearman Rho, it shows a P- value of 0.00 or P-value <0.05. Which is where the Spearman's Rho correlation coefficient shows a value of ,516 which means that the correlation with the degree of relationship is good correlation and the form of relationship is positive. This means that there is a significant relationship between halitosis knowledge and oral hygiene in patients with fixed orthodontics at HK Medical Center Makassar. Conclusion : There is a relationship between halitosis knowledge and dental and oral hygiene in patients with fixed orthodontics at HK Medical Center Makassar.

Keywords : Knowledge of Halitosis, Dental and Oral Hygiene, Skilled Orthodontic Patients.

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