POTENSI BAHAN CETAK EKSTRAK NATRIUM ALGINAT RUMPUT LAUT MERAH (Kappaphycus alvarezii) DALAM MENGHAMBAT PERTUMBUHAN Streptococcus mutans

Abstract

Introduction: Synthetic alginate is an impression material that is widely used in dentistry. Dental impressions may carry Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which is cariogenic bacteria. Red seaweed has the potential as a source of sodium alginate and has antibacterial activity. Aim: The purpose of this study is to analyze the ability of impression materials containing sodium alginate from red seaweed in inhibiting the growth of S. mutans bacteria. Methods : This study uses a laboratory experimental method with a post-test-only control group design. The number of research samples is 24, which are divided into group A (control), group B (red seaweed sodium alginate extract)