2020
DOI: 10.32793/jida.v3i1.429
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The Effectiveness Differences Between Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Extract 100% and Carbamide Peroxide Gel 10% in Tooth Whitening (ex vivo)

Abstract: Introduction: Discoloration can be caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. One of the discoloration treatments is teeth whitening. Teeth whitening process usually uses chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide which can cause side effects, namely gingival irritation. Previous research has found that malic acid in strawberries can whiten teeth. Watermelons contain greater malic acid than strawberries. Objective: To analyze the  effectiveness of 100% watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) extract on te… Show more

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“…Another possible source of bleaching agents is plant extracts. Organic acids, such as malic acid, can promote the degradation of bacterial plaque and therefore help to remove colored compounds from them [ 26 ]. Herbal based products for dental hygiene have been also proved to have anti-inflammatory properties [ 27 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Another possible source of bleaching agents is plant extracts. Organic acids, such as malic acid, can promote the degradation of bacterial plaque and therefore help to remove colored compounds from them [ 26 ]. Herbal based products for dental hygiene have been also proved to have anti-inflammatory properties [ 27 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In previous research, research was conducted on 100% watermelon fruit extract which compared its effectiveness with 10% carbamide peroxide by soaking the teeth for 56 hours. and the results were proven that the group whose teeth were applied with watermelon extract experienced a change in tooth color to become whiter after applying 100% watermelon extract because it contains malic acid and hydrogen peroxide which have a whitening effect on teeth 12 .…”
Section: Improve Quality In Dentistry (Imunity)mentioning
confidence: 98%
“…However, this research cannot be applied clinically because the teeth or samples were treated by soaking for 56 hours. This of course cannot be done in a clinical setting 12 . In the home bleaching technique, this technique is carried out independently by the patient at home by applying home bleaching material, namely carbamide peroxide, to an individual custom tray that has been made by the dentist, then the tray is placed in the mouth…”
Section: Improve Quality In Dentistry (Imunity)mentioning
confidence: 99%