PENGARUH PENGUNYAHAN BUAH STROBERI (Fragaria x ananassa) TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN PLAK GIGI
Abstract
Plaque is a soft deposit substance which attaches to the tooth surface.
Plaque is the main cause of caries and periodontal disease. It is needed to prevent
the accumulation of plaque. The effort to prevent the plaque accumulation can be
by mechanical control, chemical control, and soft viber control. Strawberry is the
natural alternative that can be used to prevent the accumulation of plaque.
Consuming strawberry can produce the friction of tooth and fruit fibers and the
sour taste of strawberry can stimulate the saliva. The chemical substance
contained in strawberry is ketakin that can inhibit bacteria growth in a
bactericidal way, especially Streptococcus mutans.
The aim of the study is to know the effect of consuming strawberry
(Fragaria x ananassa) towards plaque formation.
The method of the research is experimental quasy with pre-post test
control group design. The subjects are 16 students of Dental School Universitas
Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. The data are collected from before and after
consuming strawberry using O’Leary plaque index. The data is analyzed using
paired t-test.
The result of this study is there are significant result which is p=0,000
(<0,05) between before and after consuming strawberry.
The conclusion is consuming strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) effects
to decreasing plaque index.