Aplikasi Dekokta Daun Salam dalam Penghambatan Candidiasis Eritematosa pada Pengguna Gigi Tiruan Lepasan Akrilik

Abstract

The use of acrylic removable dentures can cause problems if they are not paid attention to cleanliness and care. This can result in a buildup of food waste which predisposes to plaque formation, thereby increasing the prevalence of candida albicans microorganisms and causing candidiasis. The most commonly found candidiasis is erythematous candidiasis. Bay leaf because it contains essential oils, flavonoids, and tannins that can act as anti-bacterial in the mouth and are safe for health. The bay leaf ethanol extracts of 40% v/v (7mm), 80% v/v (9mm), and 100% v/v (11mm) were effective in inhibiting the growth of Candida ATCC 10231 in Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA). Based on the antimicrobial activity of the bay leaf, the researchers wanted to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the bay leaf in inhibiting the occurrence of erythematous candidiasis in acrylic denture users. This type of research is experimental research and uses a pre-and post-test design with a control group. Data analysis using pair T-test. The results of the initial erythematous candidiasis examination showed that the frequency distribution of the type of erythematous candidiasis in respondents was 100% type I, simple inflammation was localized and the area of erythematous candidiasis was 100% type 1, pinpoints hyperemia. The application of bay leaf decoction in respondents caused 75% of respondents to experience a change in the type and extent of the lesion from type I to normal (no lesions). The paired samples t-test showed a significance of 0.008<0.05, so there were significant differences in the type and extent of erythematous candidiasis lesions before and after the application of bay leaf decoction.