13 articles in this issue
Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease indicated by the progressive demineralisation process of dental tissue. It is caused by an imbalance between the remineralisation and demineralisation processes. The focus of caries management is on pr... see more
L. Luthfiani,Dwi Suryanto,Suzanna Sungkar
Background: Lactoferrin is known to have a bacteriostatic or bactericidal effect by binding ions in saliva to interfere with the survival of bacteria that need such ions, such as Streptococcus mutants. Lactoferrin is a whey protein and can be found in for... see more
Michael Josef Kridanto Kamadjaja,Alya Nisrina Sajidah Gatia,Agtadilla Novitananda,Lintang Maudina,Harry Laksono,Agus Dahlan,Bambang Agustono Satmoko Tumali,Muhammad Dimas Aditya Ari
Background: After tooth extraction, the socket leaves a defect on the alveolar bone. The administration of shell crab-derived hydroxyapatite maintains bone dimensions that are important for achieving successful prosthodontic treatment. Purpose: The aim of... see more
Pratiwi Soesilawati,Ester Arijani Rachmat,Ira Arundina,Nita Naomi
Background: Research has proved that Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and immunomodulator properties that can accelerate the healing process. These properties could be beneficial in the tooth extraction wound-healing process. Neutrophils a... see more
Eha Renwi Astuti,Hutojo Djajakusuma,Indeswati Diyatri,Nastiti Faradilla Ramadhani
Background: Panoramic and cephalometric radiography is very important for diagnosis, treatment plan, and evaluation of orthodontic treatment results. Panoramic and cephalometric radiography are frequently performed at the same time, causing DNA damage and... see more
Hilda Fitria Lubis,Maureen Olivia
Background: Soft tissue analysis is essential in treatment planning to ensure proportional, balanced, and harmonious soft tissue at the end of treatment. Several factors influence the variations, such as age and gender. Soft tissue profile analysis is usu... see more
Salsabila Qotrunnada,Dina Z. Ummah,Mei Syafriadi
Background: Tooth eruption begins after crown and root formation and may be delayed by gestational diabetes mellitus. Metformin can control blood glucose levels through gluconeogenesis inhibition, and consuming thymoquinone for diabetic treatment will reg... see more
Yona Pricilia Anggi Siregar,C. Christnawati,Darmawan Soetantyo
Background: Mastication patterns due to malocclusion with unilateral posterior crossbite may permanently change. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effect of malocclusion with unilateral posterior crossbite of the superficial masseter and anterior t... see more
Moehamad Orliando Roeslan,Gabriella Tasha
Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is classified as the most common type of oral cancer up to 90% of all malignant neoplasm in the oral cavity. Currently, the only treatments for SCC are surgery and/or radiation or chemotherapy, which can cause var... see more
Dwi Setianingtyas,N. Nafiah,Cane Lukisari,Paulus Budi Teguh,Felicia Eda Haryanto,Erni Marlina
Background: In 2019, a viral disease spread from Wuhan, Hubei Province in China. The disease was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome related to coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus), which was named by the Coronavirus Study Group of the International C... see more
Nila Sari,Abil Kurdi,Bambang Agustono Satmoko Tumali,Muhammad Dimas Aditya Ari
Background: Dental problems often lead to missing teeth. After tooth extraction, the alveolar bone will undergo a healing phase, and this will cause some vertical and horizontal resorption. Immediate implant placement can shorten treatment time and preser... see more
Sri Kunarti,Widya Saraswati,Dur Muhammad Lashari,Nadhifa Salma,Tasya Nafatila