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Research Paper | Dental Science | Indonesia | Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017

Effectiveness of Rinsing the Mouth Using Solution of Aloe vera 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% on Streptococcus mutans Colony in Saliva

Ngatemi

Abstract: In general, the plaque firmly attached to the tooth surface has considerable potential for the occurrence of the disease in hard tissue of teeth and supporting tissue, a condition caused by plaque contains. various kinds of bacteria. Diseases that occur in hard tissue of teeth and the supporting tissues can be prevented with the use of Aloe vera asAaloe vera contains various active substances including saponins, the active substance has the ability to clean and can be called as a substance washers (detergent) was good. Detergents have the ability to lower the surface tension and loosen debris with gear that will help purge tartar. This study uses a true experiment design research laboratory, while sampling by purposive sampling of 25 people taken in Posyandu, Village of Pondok Labu, South Jakarta and laboratory test in the Laboratory of the Department of Polytechnic Jakarta III Analysts Health Programs in October 2016. The data processing using Kruskal Wallis test and Post-Hoc test Mann Whitney. Statistical test results with test Kruskal- Wallis test aloe vera with 100 % concentration can inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans was obtained p = 0.12 (p<0.05), meaning that significant with inhibition zone of 18.66 mm.

Keywords: inhibition, Aloe vera, Streptococcus mutans

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017,

Pages: 1243 - 1246

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