Abstract

Black cumin (nigella sativa) is a traditional plant which has an antifungal effect on candida albicans which causes denture stomatitis in denture wearers. The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is an inhibitory effect of black cumin extract (nigella sativa) on acrylic dentures. The method used is True Experimental and Post Test With Control Group design. The descriptive statistical test was continued by the Kruskal Wallis test. The sample in this finding consisted of 4 samples, namely black cumin extract (nigella sativa) concentrations of 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% Results: In the statistical test there was an inhibition zone of black cumin extract (nigella sativa) concentration of 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%. The conclusion of this study is that the inhibition of Candida albicans will increase along with the increase in the concentration of black cumin extract (nigella sativa).

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