Studi Pengaruh Volume Saliva sebagai Respon Terhadap Berbagai Substansi dalam Memprediksi Risiko Karies Gigi
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Abstrak Mengonsumsi jenis makanan atau minuman tertentu seperti buah - buahan dan susu dapat berpengaruh pada pH saliva yang ada di rongga mulut. Tingkat keasaman (pH) saliva tertentu dalam kondisi optimum dapat mencegah terjadinya penyakit gigi dan mulut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsumsi berbagai substansi terhadap volume dan pH saliva serta hubungannya dalam memprediksi risiko karies gigi. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian eksperimental dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan desain cross- sectional. Pengukuran volume saliva dilakukan sebelum dan setelah mengonsumsi substansi berupa buah (apel, buah naga, pear, strawberry, nanas) dan minuman (jus jeruk, yogurt, susu UHT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa substansi dengan sifat asam, seperti strawberry dan jus jeruk, meningkatkan volume saliva secara signifikan, namun juga menurunkan pH saliva, meningkatkan risiko terjadinya demineralisasi enamel gigi. Sebaliknya, substansi dengan pH netral, seperti susu UHT, menunjukkan respons saliva yang lebih stabil dan tidak mengubah pH secara signifikan. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya pengaturan konsumsi makanan dan minuman yang berpengaruh pada volume serta pH saliva dalam upaya pencegahan karies gigi. (Times New Kata Kunci: Karies gigi; pH Saliva; Substansi makanan dan minuman Abstract Consuming certain types of food or beverages, such as fruits and milk, can affect the pH of saliva in the oral cavity. A specific level of acidity (pH) in saliva, when in optimal condition, can prevent oral diseases. This study aims to determine the effect of consuming various substances on the volume and pH of saliva and their relationship in predicting the risk of dental caries. The method used is an experimental study with a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional design. Saliva volume measurements were taken before and after consuming substances such as fruits (apple, dragon fruit, pear, strawberry, pineapple) and beverages (orange juice, yogurt, UHT milk). The results showed that substances with acidic properties, such as strawberry and orange juice, significantly increased saliva volume but also lowered saliva pH, increasing the risk of enamel demineralization. In contrast, substances with neutral pH, such as UHT milk, showed a more stable saliva response without significantly altering pH. These findings highlight the importance of regulating the consumption of food and beverages that affect the volume and pH of saliva in the prevention of dental caries. Keywords: Beverage substances; Dental caries, Food; Saliva pH.Downloads
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2025-12-31
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Indriyasari, A., Broto, P. K. N., Primalia, D. R., Bibi, D. A., & Gunawan, E. (2025). Studi Pengaruh Volume Saliva sebagai Respon Terhadap Berbagai Substansi dalam Memprediksi Risiko Karies Gigi. Jurnal Ners, 10(1), 1442–1447. https://doi.org/10.31004/jn.v10i1.53237
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