International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention | 2019
Anti-Cariogenic Effects of Raw Robusta Coffee Bean Compared To Instant Robusta Coffee Powder through Dental Biofilm Inhibition
Abstract
Coffee beans contain active ingredients including tannin and trigonelin which have a higher percentage than instant coffee. Tannin and trigonelin have the ability to prevent dental caries by inhibiting the formation of dental biofilms. The aim of this study is to compare the activities of anti-cariogenic between raw Robusta coffee beans and instant Robusta coffee powder solution. This study was a quasi-experimental using purposive sampling. The number of research samples was 20 female subjects aged of 20-30 years. Plaque was assessed using the plaque index personal hygiene performance (PHP) from Podshadley and Haley. The results showed a difference in plaque index after gargling the solution of raw Robusta coffee beans and instant Robusta coffee powder solution with a difference in the average plaque index of 0.6990 and 1.1828. The study concludes that raw Robusta coffee beans have greater ability to inhibit dental caries by preventing dental biofilm formation compared to instant Robusta coffee powder.