EFEKTIVITAS BERKUMUR TEH HITAM TERHADAP PENURUNAN AKUMULASI PLAK PADA ANAK USIA 7-8 TAHUN

Abstract

Background: Black tea (Camellia sinensis) mouthwash is type of tea that Indonesian usually consume. Black tea contains substances which prevent caries by obstructing plaque formation. Aim: To compare the efcacy of the mouthwash containing black tea 2% and fluor solution in reducing plaque accumulation.. Methods: This research was an experimental with Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials design and double blind method. Subjects were frst grade students in elementary schools 012 Pagi, Sumur Batu with total of 28 students, chosed based on simple random sampling. Plaque index measured using Loe’s and Silness’s index Result: There were signifcant reductions in plaque index in both the groups at 4 weeks (p=0,002 and p= 0,003 fluor α 0.05, CI= -1,84-0,83). Conclusion: Black tea mouthwash is equally effective in reducing plaque accumulation compared to fluor.

Keywords

• Dental plaque
• steeping black tea
• mouthwash
• plaque index