Abstract:
Background: Untreated caries will continue and microorganisms enter the pulp resulting in
an inflammatory response and pulp necrosis. Sterilization is one part of root canal treatment
and is important for the success of root canal treatment. Stolephorus insularis contains
antibacterial substances such as fluor. Previous research showed that extract Stolephorus
insularis has antibacterial activity in Streptococcus mutans bacteria. Purpose: This study aims
to determine the antibacterial power of Stolephorus insularis extract on the growth of
Staphylococcus aereus bacteria by using 3 concentrations of 18%, 24% and 30%. Material and
Method: This resesarch use culture of Staphylococcus aereus bacteria in MH blood agar,
Stolephorus insularis extract with various concentrations (18%, 24%, 30%), 7% Na CMC, 1%
DMSO solution, agar BHI media. Culture of Staphylococcus aereus was taken from liquid BHI
media, then rubbed on the entire surface of BHI media using a sterile cotton stick. The
antibacterial zone formed is measured. Result: Based on the results of the Mann-Whitney test
there were significant differences in the inhibitory power of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (p
<0.05) in the K + group with groups K-, P1, P2 and P3. Whereas between groups P1 with K-,
group P2 with K- and P1, and group P3 with K-, P1 and P2 there were no significant differences
because the significant value was greater than 0.05. Conclusion: There is no antimicrobial
power at concentrations of 18%, 24%, and 30%. Quantitative research needs to be done to
determine the decrease in the number of bacterial colonies.
