OVERVIEW OF THE DECREASE IN THE DENTAL PLAQUE INDEX AFTER USING BETEL LEAF TOOTHPASTE AND XYLITOL TOOTHPASTE (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Abstract

Plaque is a soft deposit that is firmly attached to the surface of the tooth,
consisting of microorganisms that multiply in an intercellular matrix when a person
neglects the hygiene of his teeth and mouth. Mechanical plaque control efforts can
be done by brushing teeth while chemical control is using antibacterial chemicals
such as toothpaste, and mouthwash. There are various kinds of enhancing
substances in toothpaste circulating in the market today such as betel leaves and
xylitol. This research is entitled Overview of Decreasing Dental Plaque Index after
using betel leaf toothpaste and xylitol toothpaste. The method in finding article data
sources is carried out through the Pubmed, Science Direct and Google Scholar eresources databases (2015-2022) to collect relevant articles published in English
and Indonesian. Terms and keywords related to Betel leaf herbal toothpaste, xylitol
toothpaste, dental plaque index in the search of related subjects. Inclusion study
design uses Experimental True, Experimental Quasy, and Cross sectional. Based
on the results of a literature review from 7 journals consisting of the characteristics
of 5 journals of the type of betel leaf herbal toothpaste and 2 xylitol toothpastes, it
can be concluded that xylitol toothpaste is more effective in lowering plaque index
and improving tooth and oral hygiene.