Research Article
The Effect of Propolis and Non-Propolis Toothpastes on Salivary pH of Children of National Primary School (SDN) 62 Banda Aceh
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Reca Reca
Ika Kana Trisnawati
Year: 2019
The Effect of Propolis and Non-Propolis Toothpastes on Salivary pH of Children of National Primary School (SDN) 62 Banda Aceh
IGC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.3-10-2018.2284286
Abstract
Caries can be prevented by maintaining the cleanliness of the oral cavity. There are many ways to maintain oral hygiene, one of which is to brush the teeth with toothpaste. Many ingredients can stimulate salivary secretion, including propolis, a natural antibiotic with no side effects. Propolis can also reduce plaque on the teeth, which helps increase salivary pH. The subjects in this study were all grade 5 students of National Primary School (SDN) 62 Banda Aceh totaling 60 children, taken using purposive sampling technique. The subjects were then divided into two groups, with 30 students each: group I brushing teeth using propolis toothpaste and group II brushing teeth using nonpropolis toothpaste. The data were analyzed by employing a paired sample t-test. The results showed that there was a difference in the salivary acidity (pH) before and after brushing teeth using nonpropolis toothpaste with a mean difference of 1.02 (p=.000), whereas the acidity (pH) of saliva before and after brushing teeth with propolis toothpaste had a mean difference of 2.22 (p=.000). It can be concluded that the use of toothpaste containing propolis was more effective for increasing the acidity (pH) level of saliva. It is recommended that there be socialization in the use of toothpaste containing propolis as an effort to prevent dental and oral diseases (e.g. dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis).