The Effect of One-Sided Chewing Habits on the Occurrence of Caries, Calculus, and Oral Status Hygiene in Students of SMP Islam Terpadu Nurul Fadhilah, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, Indonesia

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  • Molek Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia
  • Suci Erawati Department of Public Dental Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia
  • Dina Fitriana Dentistry Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37275/cmej.v5i1.467

Keywords:

Calculus, Caries, Chew, OHIS, One side

Abstract

Worldwide, 45–97% of people chew food with only one side of their mouth. It is possible that chewing may act as a natural cleanser. One side of the mouth is more susceptible to the development of calculus and plaque when chewing, while the other side naturally removes debris and improves hygiene. Chewing behavior on one side causes a buildup of food detritus, resulting in low oral status. This study aims to explore the influence of one-sided chewing habits on the occurrence of caries, calculus, and oral status hygiene in Students of SMP Islam Terpadu Nurul Fadhilah Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, Indonesia. This study is an analytical observational research with a cross-sectional approach. This study uses primary data obtained from observations of the subject study. A total of 50 research subjects took part in this study. The incidence of caries, calculus, and oral hygiene status is influenced by one-sided chewing patterns. One-sided chewing patterns increase the caries index calculus index and reduce oral hygiene status.

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2024-01-15

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Community Medicine and Education Journal

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The Effect of One-Sided Chewing Habits on the Occurrence of Caries, Calculus, and Oral Status Hygiene in Students of SMP Islam Terpadu Nurul Fadhilah, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, Indonesia. (2024). Community Medicine and Education Journal, 5(1), 433-437. https://doi.org/10.37275/cmej.v5i1.467

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