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Hazards Of Short- And Long-Term Administration Of Glucocorticoids On The Periodontium In Rats: A Histological And Electron Microscopic Study, Tahani Abd El Karim Hagag, Elham Fathy, Mahmoud Fathy Mahmoud, Zeinab Salem Dec 2019

Hazards Of Short- And Long-Term Administration Of Glucocorticoids On The Periodontium In Rats: A Histological And Electron Microscopic Study, Tahani Abd El Karim Hagag, Elham Fathy, Mahmoud Fathy Mahmoud, Zeinab Salem

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The administration of glucocorticoids is proven to cause serious adverse events. Objectives: This study was conducted to compare the possible hazards of the short- and long-term administration of glucocorticoids on the periodontium in rats, using histological examination and scanning electron microscopy. Methods: Fifteen adult male albino rats were included in the study and divided into the 3 groups. Group I served as a control, group II received 7 mg/kg dexamethasone intramuscularly once a week for 5 wk, and group III received 7 mg/kg dexamethasone intramuscularly once a week for 10 wk. The mandibles were dissected and examined histologically as well …


Orthodontic Camouflage Treatment Of A High-Angle Severe Skeletal Class Ii Discrepancy, Deryana Marshadhianti, Miesje Karmiati Purwanegara Dec 2019

Orthodontic Camouflage Treatment Of A High-Angle Severe Skeletal Class Ii Discrepancy, Deryana Marshadhianti, Miesje Karmiati Purwanegara

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Proper orthodontic treatment in adult patients with severe skeletal Class II discrepancy can be challenging. Recently, miniscrew implants have been used as a strategy to treat skeletal Class II patients. Objective: This report illustrates a skeletal Class II malocclusion management combining straight wire technique and miniscrew implant anchorage. Case report: The patient was a 21-years- old Indonesian female with Class II skeletal discrepancy, a retrognathic mandible, a high mandibular plane angle, and a mouth breathing habit due to a history of allergic rhinitis. Anchorage control is important in the sagittal and vertical directions. Miniscrew implants were placed in the …


Primary Amelanotic Melanoma Of The Maxillary Gingiva: A Case Report, Wipasinee Sungkhao, Poramaporn Klanrit, Suthin Jinaporntham, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj Dec 2019

Primary Amelanotic Melanoma Of The Maxillary Gingiva: A Case Report, Wipasinee Sungkhao, Poramaporn Klanrit, Suthin Jinaporntham, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Malignant melanoma arising in the oral cavity is particularly rare. The clinical presentations of malignant melanoma can range from a benign-looking pigmented macule or nodule to a non-pigmented neoplasm which can be categorized into primary or metastatic lesions. Less than 2% of all melanomas show no pigmentation and could lead to misdiagnosis. Objective: To present a benign looking but life-threatening malignancy of melanotic melanoma. Case report: A 59-year-old female patient was referred to a regional hospital for further treatment of a localized gingival swelling with no ulceration at the anterior maxilla. An incisional biopsy was performed, with initial histopathologic …


Antimicrobial Efficacy Of Myrmecodia Pendens Extract And Fraction Combination Against Enterococcus Faecalis Atcc 29212, Faisal Kuswandani, Mieke H. Satari, Ani M. Maskoen Dec 2019

Antimicrobial Efficacy Of Myrmecodia Pendens Extract And Fraction Combination Against Enterococcus Faecalis Atcc 29212, Faisal Kuswandani, Mieke H. Satari, Ani M. Maskoen

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Enterococcus faecalis can withstand harsh environmental conditions in the root canal and cause a secondary infection. Myrmecodia pendens is an herbal medicine rich in polyphenol compounds that have antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Objectives: To analyze the effects of M. pendens fraction combination on the sensitivity of E. faecalis. Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined using a serial microdilution method, and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was determined by adding the test sample to sterile Mueler Hinton agar medium. Results: The MIC of combination 1 (hexane-ethyl acetate, HE) was 0.049 mg/mL, whereas those of combinations 2 (hexane-water, HA) …


Medical Conditions And Oral Diseases In Elderly Thai Dental Patients In Lower Northern Thailand, Ruchadaporn Kaomongkolgit, Pissacha Daroonpan, Weeraya Tantanapornkul, Jadesada Palasuk, Ronnayut Chansamat Dec 2019

Medical Conditions And Oral Diseases In Elderly Thai Dental Patients In Lower Northern Thailand, Ruchadaporn Kaomongkolgit, Pissacha Daroonpan, Weeraya Tantanapornkul, Jadesada Palasuk, Ronnayut Chansamat

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to strengthen oral health promotion and disease prevention around the globe. The prevalence and association of systemic diseases and oral diseases has been reported. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate prevalence of medical conditions and oral diseases in elderly Thai dental patients. Methods: Three hundred dental records of patient aged 60 years old and older were retrospectively reviewed. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square and Fisher›s exact test with the significant level at p < 0.05. Results: All of them were Thai of 142 males (47.3%) and 158 females (52.7%). Their age ranged …


Persistent Endodontics Pathogens Biofilm Inhibited By Lactobacillus Reuteri Indonesian Strain, Armelia Sari Widyarman, Njoo Kiky Elysia Lazaroni Dec 2019

Persistent Endodontics Pathogens Biofilm Inhibited By Lactobacillus Reuteri Indonesian Strain, Armelia Sari Widyarman, Njoo Kiky Elysia Lazaroni

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Lactobacillus reuteri is known as probiotics that effective to improve oral health. Objective: To analyze the effect of L. reuteri Indonesian strain, towards Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans biofilm growth. Methods: This study was conducted using biofilm assay. Each E. faecalis ATCC-29212 and C. albicans ATCC-10231 were cultured in Brain Heart Infusion Broth, distributed into 96 well-microplate and incubated for 24h, 37°C, anaerobic condition for E. faecalis and aerobic condition for C. albicans. L. reuteri LC382415 (Indonesian strain) was cultured in deMann Rogosa Shar pe Broth and diluted into different concentrations (108,106, and 104 …


Oral Manifestations Of Renal Osteodystrophy In A Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Chronic Renal Failure And Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report, Inthivorn Riyachan, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj, Wilairat Sarideechaigul, Poramaporn Klanrit Dec 2019

Oral Manifestations Of Renal Osteodystrophy In A Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Chronic Renal Failure And Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report, Inthivorn Riyachan, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj, Wilairat Sarideechaigul, Poramaporn Klanrit

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the chronic autoimmune diseases that leads to multiple manifestations in several organ systems, including chronic renal failure (CRF). Renal osteodystrophy (ROD) is one of the most common complications of CRF associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT). A combination of CRF and HPT can result in broad-spectrum disorders in the metabolism of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, which can affect bone turnover, mineralization, and volume. Radiographic alterations of ROD are considered as one of the earliest signs of CRF. Objective: To describe the oral manifestations in both the maxilla and mandible of …