Effectiveness of Fucoidan Extract from Brown Algae to Inhibit Bacteria Causes of Oral Cavity Damage

Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries is a disease in the hard tissue of teeth damaged by enamel and dentin which is caused by the activity of microorganisms such as mutant Streptococcus. Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that affects the tissue around the teeth, one of the causes of which is microorganisms such as Porphyromonas gingivalis. Various antibacterial compounds that have been effective can be found in the extraction process, one of which is fucoidan extract in brown algae. To inhibit bacterial growth, fucoidan compounds contained in brown algae can be used. Objective: To determine the ability of fucoidan extract from brown algae to inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause oral cavity damage. Method: Literature review method. Literature searches are obtained from several literature study sources related to the topics to be discussed. Synthesize information from literature / journals which will be used as a reference by making a table. After that, conduct a literature review and analyze the similarities and differences of the literature. Result/ Discussion: Fucoidan extract from brown algae has the ability to inhibit bacteria that cause oral cavity damage, namely Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium. Conclusion: Fucoidan extract from brown algae can reduce oral pathogens and have antibacterial activity.