Abstract
Objective: Of this study was to determine the effect of color differences in elastomeric ligatures on the adhesion of streptococcus mutans in salivary fluidMaterial and Methods: Type of research used was laboratory experimental with cross sectional study, using elastomeric ligatures 10 pieces of orthodontic elastomeric ligatures dark clear fruits. The samples were then divided into 2 groups. Each group of samples was each immersed in 100 cc of artificial saliva pH 4 which had been given each cc of streptococcus mutans and cultured in the media to see the number of colonies attached to elastomeric ligatures. The results of calculating the number of colonies were then analyzed using the SPSS version 24 program and using the Independent t test with a significant value of 0.05.Results: The results showed that there are significant differences between the ligatures elastomeric orthodontic dark and elastomeric ligatures clear.Conclusion: Elastomeric ligatures darker color have more adhesion to streptococcus mutans when compared to adhesion streptococcus mutans to elastomeric ligatures clear.
Highlights
Orthodontia is the study of the growth and development of the jaw, face and body in general that can affect the position of the teeth
The research data are presented in tabular form as follows: Table 1 shows the results of manually calculated colonies before processing and analysis where the dilution of [] dark colored elastomeric ligatures shows the average number of S. mutans is 200 colonies, and [] average S. mutans colony dilutions
One component of fixed devices used during orthodontic treatment is elastomeric ligatures which can be an additional habitat for colonization of pathogenic microorganisms, including S. mutans which is the main cause of dental caries formation
Summary
Orthodontia is the study of the growth and development of the jaw, face and body in general that can affect the position of the teeth. Orthodontics study the treatment of developmental disorders and bad habits, as well as efforts to keep the teeth in position after the device is removed.[1]. Malocclusion is the most common dental problem complained by someone, so they have the desire to take orthodontic treatment. The goal of orthodontic treatment is to improve the composition and position of the teeth to obtain a stable and occlusion function, improved mastication, muscle balance and facial aesthetic harmony. Orthodontic treatment aims to improve the quality of life patients by overcoming psychosocial difficulties related to the appearance of the face and teeth.[1,2,3]
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