MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021): Volume 10 Issue 2 Agustus 2021

Utilization herbal as a denture cleanser in inhibiting the growth of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans: a literature review: Pemanfaatan herbal sebagai pembersih gigi tiruan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan Candida albicans dan Streptococcus mutans: sebuah literature review

Ririn Alvianita (Mahasiswa Pendidikan Dokter Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Hasanuddin Makassar, Indonesia)
Mohammad Dharma Utama (Departemen Prostodonsia Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Hasanuddin Makassar, Indonesia)
Eri Hendra Jubhari (Departemen Prostodonsia Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Hasanuddin Makassar, Indonesia)

Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2021

Abstract

Background: Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans are microorganisms found in denture plaque and can cause denture stomatitis. To inhibit its growth, denture users are recommended to use denture cleanser. One of the developments of denture cleanser is ingredients derived from herbs. The herbal content can be used as a denture cleanser which has low side effects and can inhibit the growth of denture plaque. Objective: To determine the effect of herbal ingredients as denture cleansers on the growth of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans. Method: Literature Review. Result: The content of herbal ingredients that have antifungal and antibacterial properties is found in compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, and saponins. These compounds have bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects that can inhibit the growth of Candida and Streptoccous mutans in dentures by various mechanisms. Conclusion: The herbal content has sufficient effectiveness in fighting microbial growth in dentures and it can be developed into denture cleansers.

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MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
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Abbrev

MDJ

Publisher

Persatuan Dokter Gigi Indonesia Cabang Makassar

Subject

Dentistry

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The journal receives a manuscript from the following area below Dentistry science and development with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach: Dental Public Health and Epidemiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Conservation and Endodontics Preventive Dentistry Biomedical Dentistry ...