Effectiveness Of Gargling Boiled Water From Guava Leaves Against Plaque Index
Keywords:
Dental Plaque, Plaque Index, Guava Leaves, Mineral WaterAbstract
Dental plaque is a collection of microorganisms on the surface of the teeth in the form of a biofilm which can affect the oral cavity system. One way to control plaque is by gargling. Guava leaves have two important components, namely guaijaverin as an antibacterial and has high potential in the defense process to inhibit plaque growth by reducing hydrophobicity which is the main factor for bacteria to stick to the tooth surface, and the flavonoid quercetin which functions as anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic activity. antioxidant, and antimicrobial. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of gargling with boiled water from guava leaves on the plaque index in class IV students at SD Negeri Lamsayuen Aceh Besar. The type of research used was a quasi experiment with a pretest-posttest design with control group. Carried out at Lamsayuen Aceh Besar State Elementary School, data collection was carried out by examining the plaque index. The population taken in this study was all 40 class IV students. The sample taken in this study used a saturated sampling method, namely the sample used was 40 people, 20 people in the group gargling boiled water with guava leaves and 20 people in the group gargling water. mineral. The results of the study showed that the p value (probability value) using a statistical test, Paired Sample T-Test p = 0.000 was smaller than 0.05 or (p=0.000<0.05), so there was a difference in plaque index in the group gargling with boiled leaf water. guava and mineral water group. Conclusion, that gargling boiled water from guava leaves is effective in reducing the plaque index in class IV students at SD Negeri Lamsayuen Aceh Besar. The research results can be used to provide information to others that boiled water from guava leaves can reduce the plaque index.
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