DESCRIPTION OF THE DENTAL BRUSHING METHOD WITH DENTAL ABRATION IN RESIDENTS RT 09 DUSUN SIDOREJO

2021-04-26

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Background: Tooth abrasion is the loss of tooth substance through an abnormal mechanical process. The clinical picture of tooth abrasion can be seen from the incision or a ‘V’ shaped trench in the root between the crown and the gingiva. Improper method of brushing teeth causes several damages such as tooth abrasion, gingival recession, sensitive teeth, and brittle teeth. Based on a preliminary study conducted by the author with interviews about the Knowledge of Brushing Teeth and a glimpse of Tooth Abrasion in 10 Sidorejo residents, it was found that 60% of the method of Brushing Teeth was still wrong while 40% had a good way. Research Objectives: The purpose of this study is to describe the method of brushing teeth with tooth abrasion in residents of household 09 Dusun Sidorejo. Methods: This research method is a descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. The population of this study were 48 residents aged 30-59 years in Sidorejo Hamlet. . Sampling using non probability sampling technique with purposive sampling and analyzed using cross tabulation. The aspects studied were Teeth Brushing and Tooth Abrasion Methods. Data collection used a questionnaire. Results: Most of the methods of brushing the teeth of the residents of RT 09 Dusun Sidorejo were good criteria (64.6%) and most of those who experienced dental abrasion were in low criteria (60.4%). Conclusion: The method of brushing the teeth of the residents of RT 09 Dusun Sidorejo is mostly with good criteria as many as 64,6% and teeth abrasions of the residents of RT 09 Dusun Sidorejo are mostly with low criteria as many as 60,4% Keywords: Brushing Teeth Method, Tooth Abrasion, Dusun residents.