PENGARUH PENGOLESAN TOOTH MOUSSE TERHADAP pH SALIVA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI DI PUSKESMAS BANJARBARU SELATAN KOTA BANJARBARU

Abstract

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

BANJARMASIN HEALTH POLYTECHNIC

DENTAL THERAPY STUDY PROGRAM

APPLIED UNDERGRADUEATE PROGRAM

DENTAL HEALTH

YEAR 2025

ABSTRACT

Undergraduate Thesis

HILDA FAUJI

The Effect Of Tooth Mousse Smearing On The pH Saliva Of Hypertensive

Patients At The Banjarbaru Health Center South Of Banjarbaru City

Mentor (1) drg. Naning Kisworo Utami., M.Kes, Mentor

(2) Meggy Wulandari Kai, S. Tr.Kep, M.Tr.Kep

xiv + 64 pages; 14 table; 9 pictures; 16 attachment

Indonesians are still facing serious dental and oral health problems.

According to data from the Indonesian Dental Association (PTGI) in 2022,

around 70% of Indonesian people experience tooth decay. Research published in

the International Journal of Clinical Dentistry and Wellness highlights that

hypertensive patients who take antihypertensive drugs experience various oral

health problems, such as dry mouth, taste changes, halitosis, bleeding gums, and

mucosal lesions. This side effect can worsen the oral health condition of

hypertensive patients.

This study aims to determine the effect of tooth mousse application on

salivary pH in hypertensive patients at Banjarbaru Selatan Community Health

Center, Banjarbaru City. This research used a quasi-experimental method with a

one-group pretest and posttest design. The sample was selected using purposive

sampling technique, with a total of 33 participants. Data were analyzed using the

Paired Sample T-Test statistical test.

The results showed that the mean salivary pH before the application of

tooth mousse was 5.912 and increased to 6.539 after the application. The result of

the Paired Sample T-Test showed a p-value of 0.000 < α = 0.05, indicating that

the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted.

In conclusion, tooth mousse application had a significant effect on

salivary pH in hypertensive patients at Banjarbaru Selatan Community Health

Center. It is recommended that health professionals, especially in the field of oral

health, conduct promotive and preventive efforts such as educating the public on

the use of tooth mousse to maintain salivary pH balance and prevent dental

caries, particularly in high-risk groups such as hypertensive patients.

Keywords References : Tooth Mousse; Salivary pH; Hypertension

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