Karyaitulisiilmiah Systematic Review Pengaruhimengunyah Buahiapel Terhadap Indeksiplak Padaianak Sekolah

Abstract

MEDANiHEALTH POLYTECHNICSiOF MINISTRYiOF HEALTH DENTALiHEALTHiDEPARTMENT SCIENTIFICiPAPER, MAYi2022

Dinda Hamidi Lubis

THEiEFFECT OF CHEWINGiAPPLE ON PLAQUEiINDEX INiSCHOOL CHILDREN

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ABSTRACT

Dental plaqueiiaccumulation isithe main etiologyiof dental cariesiiand periodontaliidisease. An effort toiiprevent the accumulationiof plaque onithe surfaceiof the teethiand gingiva is very necessary. Plaqueicontrol can beidone by chewingisolid and fibrousifoods. Theimechanical effect ofichewing movements can remove plaque on the tooth surface. Apples contain the active substance tannin which is effective as an antibacterial. Chewing apples can stimulate the flow of saliva which will provide physiological effects such as self- cleansing. This research is a systematic review that examines 10 journals that have interrelated titles. Through a systematic review of 10 articles, the following results were found: before chewing an apple, 5 articles (50%) stated that the plaque index of elementary school children was in bad category, and 5 articles (50%) stated it was in moderate category; After chewing an apple, 5 articles (50%) stated that the index of children's dental plaque was in the moderate category, and 5 articles (50%) stated that the index was in good category. This study concludes that all articles 100% state that there is a relationship between apple chewing and dental plaque index. Chewing apples can reduce the plaque index of schoolchildren although the index of the results obtained is different. To maintain dental and oral health, elementary school students are advised to consume more fruits that are rich in fiber, such as apples.

Keywords : Chewing Apples, PlaqueiIndex

Referencesi : 23i (2006-2021)