Abstract

The effectivity of crude bromelain from pineapple steam as antiplaque has been tested using plaque control record methods. The toothpaste formula was consisted of 5% crude bromelain and 40% abrasive calcium carbonate. The proteolytic activity was 6.584 unit/mg equivalent 98.84 % (F3C). The 5% crude bromelain in toothpaste has antiplaque effectiveness that is not significantly different from control (p <0.05) and significantly different from the formula base (p> 0.05).

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