| dc.description.abstract | Denture stomatitis is one of the problems that often occurs in denture wearers. Prevention of denture
stomatitis can be done by immersing the denture in a cleaning solution. Ciplukan leaves (Physalis minima)
are natural ingredients that can be used for denture cleaning because they contain antimicrobials. This study
aims to determine the effect of effervescent tablets of ciplukan leaf extract (Physalis minima) as a denture
cleanser in inhibiting the growth of C. albicans. Methods: This type of research is a laboratory experiment
with the post-test-only control group design. The sample used is acrylic resin plate made of heat curing
acrylic material The samples used were 24 pieces with a size of 10x10x1 mm which were divided into 4
treatment groups. Samples were immersed in alkaline peroxide effervescent tablets and ciplukan leaf extract
effervescent tablets with concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 75% for 20 minutes. The number of C. albicans
colonies was counted using a spectrophotometer and converted into the formula. The results of the OneWay ANOVA statistical test showed that the number of C. albicans in each treatment group was
significantly different with a significance value of 0,00. Ciplukan leaf extract effervescent tablets were
able to inhibit the growth of C. albicans on heat cured acrylic resin plates with the most effective
concentration of 75%. | en_US |
