| dc.description.abstract | Background: Cocoa pod peel waste extract is a natural ingredient with
active compounds. As much as 78% of the total production of cocoa pods is in the
form of waste with processing directed at fertilizers and alternative energy sources.
Streptococcus sanguinis in chronic and acute root canals has a percentage of 10%
and has the ability to penetrate to a depth of 792µm in root canals. 2.5% NaOCl
plays an important role in root canal treatment mainly as an irrigation material.
Purpose: to determine the inhibitory concentration of cacao pod waste extract
(Theobroma cacao L.) which is close to the inhibitory power of 2.5% NaOCl
against Streptococcus sanguinis. Methods: The type of research is experimental
laboratory in vitro with post test-only control group design using 4 sample groups,
namely E6,25, E3,125, E1,56, and K. Inhibition test was measured in the clear area
around the disc on the culture medium. Data were analyzed using non-parametric
test (Kruskal-walis test) and different test (Mann-Whitney test). Results: the
average diameter of the inhibition zone E1.56 was 0±0, E3.125 was 14.125±0.444,
E6.25 was 17.225±0.909, and K was 25.680±0.329. Based on the Mann-Whitney
test there were significant differences between different groups. Conclusion: cacao
pod peel waste extract with a concentration of 3.125% had the lowest mean
diameter of inhibition, while the concentration of 6.25% had an average diameter
of inhibition close to 2.5% NaOCl. | en_US |
