THE EFFECT OF STRAWBERRY ON COLOR CHANGING OF TOOTH WITH EXTRINSIC STAIN
Abstract:
Background
Tooth discoloration can occur for a variety of causes, both extrinsic and intrinsic. Staining of teeth from the outside (extrinsic stain) can be caused by chromogenic materials such as coffee, wine, cola, drinks or other foods, as well as nicotine from cigarettes. Strawberry was first discovered in Chilean-American, sweet and slightly sour, contains malic acid which acts as an active substance that will erode and remove stains on the tooth surface
Objectives
Finding the influence of strawberries in bleaching or cleaning teeth with extrinsic stain, by conducting experiments on human teeth that have been extracted
Methods
The approach used in this study is a quasi experimental design time series. The sample used is composed of 32 teeth there were 16 upper and 16 lower anterior teeth. Data collected by smearing teeth with crushed strawberries allowed to stand for 5 minutes, then brushed and rinsed. This treatment is carried out for 5 consecutive days with a frequency of three times a day. Tooth discoloration is measured by using a shade guide, while changes in the thickness of the stain was observed visually
Results
Results showed a 62.50% of the sample has changed 0-4 level, 25% changed 5-8 level, and 12.50% changed 9-12 level. The thickness of the stain changed was obtained46.87% of the sample experienced a reduction in thickness into a score of 2, 40.63% to a score of 3, and 12:50% to a score of 1. Results of statistical analysis using Dependent T test showed changes in color and thickness of the stain before and after application of strawberries significantly with p-value 0.0001
Conclusions
Proven there was changes of tooth discoloration and or extrinsic stain thickness before and after treated with strawberries.
Keywords: extrinsic stain, strawberry, tooth color
