Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical effect microbiological of pure coconut oil 12.5% on the decrease in a number of bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola on the margin of porcelain fused to metal crown.Methods: 23 subjects, were patients with porcelain fused to metal crown in posterior of Faculty of Dentisty Universitas Indonesia ‘dental hospital. They fill the informed consent, clinical periodontal examination. Patients were gargled twice daily with a pure coconut oil 12.5% of 30cc for 1 min performed for 4 days. Sampling of saliva were collected with paper point for calculating the number of bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola using real-time polymerase chain reaction.Conclusion: Using Pure coconut oil 12.5% showed decrease amount of bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola in the margin porcelain fused to metal crown
Highlights
Dental treatment using a fixed prosthesis aims to maintain the good function of the remaining teeth along with that of the mastication system
This study was conducted on 23 subjects with metal-porcelain full veneer crown(s) who were included in the study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria
The research was conducted from January 2017 to March 2017, and the ethical approval for the study was granted by the Ethics Commission of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Indonesia
Summary
Dental treatment using a fixed prosthesis aims to maintain the good function of the remaining teeth along with that of the mastication system. Periodontal support of the abutment teeth, in the case of a fixed prosthesis, could affect the treatment outcome. The use of a fixed prosthesis is considered to be successful if the restoration remains in place for a long period of time without causing any periodontal tissue abnormalities. Many studies have shown the close relationship between the use of a fixed prosthesis and the risk of periodontal tissue inflammation [1,2]. The periodontitis begins with the normal bacterial flora within the oral cavity. After that, it changes into a pathogen, which is problematic around the teeth, since local factors could exacerbate the occurrence of abnormalities [1]
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