Inhibition of Toothpaste Denture Cleanser Rosella Petals Have Stored Several Times on Denture Plaque Formation, Colonies of Bacteria and Candida Albicans

Abstract

<p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Objective</strong>: It is known the benefits of rosella flower petals are able to inhibit the growth of bacteria and C. albicans. In addition, do not change the color and transverse strength dentures plate. Unknown inhibitory power after being stored several times in the form of toothpaste.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Methods:</strong> This is a clinical and laboratory experimental research, with pre-and post-test design. The effectiveness of roselle denture cleanser toothpaste was assessed on 5 samples 3, 6 and 9 months after they were created. Plaque score was assessed by the Modified Quigley Hein index, colonization of bacteria and C.albicans were assessed through laboratory observations. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon and Friedman two ways.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Result:</strong> The result show that there were changes in the effectiveness of roselle denture cleanser toothpaste in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and Candida in the 9<sup>th</sup> month, but no change of effectiveness in inhibiting plaque formation.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Conclusion</strong>: It was concluded that the effectiveness of roselle denture toothpaste in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and Candida has decreased; but the same cleanser paste is still effective in inhibiting plaque formation after 9-month storage.</p>