EFFECT OF CHEWING ALOE VERA JELLY CANDY ON SALIVARY FLOW RATE AND pH

Chaterina Agnes Tesalonika; Shanty Chairani; Pudji Handayani

Authors

Chaterina Agnes Tesalonika Universitas Sriwijaya Author
Shanty Chairani Universitas Sriwijaya Author
Pudji Handayani Universitas Sriwijaya Author

Keywords:

aloe vera, chewing, flow rate, pH, saliva

Abstract

The occurrence of caries due to excessive consumption of sweet foods such as candy can be reduced by increasing the salivary flow rate and pH. Mechanical stimulus by chewing aloe vera jelly candy with healthy sweetener could be an alternative way to prevent caries. This study aimed to determine the effect of chewing aloe vera jelly candy on salivary flow rate and pH. Methods: Experimental study with one group pretest and posttest was used. Twenty eight female subjects were given aloe vera and non-aloe vera jelly candy with a healthy sweetener and then instructed to chew 30 times for each candy. Saliva were collected before and after chewing the jelly candy. The salivary flow rate was measured in ml/min and salivary pH were measured using pH meter. Data were analyzed by using paired T-test and independent T-test. Results: This study showed that after chewing aloe vera and non-aloe vera jelly candy, salivary flow rate and pH increased significantly compared to before chewing jelly candy (p<0.05). Aloe vera jelly candy showed a higher salivary flow rate but was not significantly different from non-aloe vera jelly candy (p>0.05), otherwise the pH value was significantly higher (p<0.05). Conclusion: Chewing aloe vera jelly candy can increase salivary flow rate and pH.

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