Hubungan Perilaku Menyikat Gigi dengan Kejadian Abrasi Gigi
Authors: Simaremare Asnita B. , Sihombing Kirana P. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Tooth abrasion is the loss of tooth structure resulting from clinically abnormal mechanical wear with further risk of fracture in the cervical region of the tooth. Tooth abrasion can be avoided by applying fluoride to the teeth, changing tooth brushing behavior, and treatment of damaged teeth with dental fillings. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between tooth brushing behavior (knowledge, attitude, and action) in people aged 30-55 years and the occurrence of dental abrasion. This was a descriptive and analytical study with a cross sectional design. Samples were 40 people of Desa Marindal II obtained by using purposive sampling method. The results showed that 15 subjects (37.5%) had good knowledge of tooth brushing and 25 subjects (62.5%) had fair knowledge of tooth brushing. There were 17 subjects (42.5%) with positive attitude towards brushing their teeth and 23 subjects (57.5%) with negative attitude towards brushing their teeth. Based on the act of tooth brushing, there were 18 subjects (45.0%) with good action and 22 respondents (55.0%) with fair action. Based on tooth abrasion, there were 19 subjects (47.5%) with no changes of tooth email and 21 subjects (52.5%) with changes of tooth email. The chi-square test showed a relationship between knowledge, attitude, and action of tooth brushing and dental abrasion among the subjects with p-values of 0.013, 0.014, and 0.000 (<0.05) respectively. In conclusion, tooth brushing can cause dental abrasion
Keywords: behavior; tooth brushing; tooth abrasion

Abstrak: Abrasi gigi merupakan hilangnya struktur gigi akibat keausan mekanis yang abnormal secara klinis dengan risiko lanjut fraktur (patah) pada daerah servikal gigi. Abrasi gigi dapat dihindari dengan cara pengolesan fluorida pada gigi, merubah kebiasan dalam perilaku menyikat gigi dan penambalan gigi yang sudah rusak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan perilaku (pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan) menyikat gigi pada masyarakat berusia 30-55 tahun. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 40 orang warga Desa Marindal II yang dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square dengan nilai kemaknaan 95% (p<0,05). Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 15 responden (37.5%) memiliki pengetahuan baik menyikat gigi dan 25 responden (62.5%) memiliki pengetahuan cukup menyikat gigi. Berdasarkan sikap menyikat gigi, terdapat 17 responden (42.5%) memiliki sikap positif menyikat gigi dan 23 responden (57.5%) memiliki sikap negatif menyikat gigi. Berdasarkan tindakan menyikat gigi, terdapat 18 responden (45.0%) memiliki tindakan baik menyikat gigi dan 22 responden (55.0%) memiliki tindakan cukup menyikat gigi. Terkait kejadian abrasi gigi terdapat 19 responden (47.5%) tanpa perubahan email gigi dan 21 responden (52.5%) dengan perubahan email gigi. Hasil uji chi-square mendapatkan hubungan antara pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan (perilaku) menyikat gigi terhadap kejadian abrasi gigi pada subyek penelitian dengan nilai p=0,013, p=0,014 dan p=0,000 (<0,05) secara berurut. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah perilaku menyikat gigi yang salah dapat menyebabkan abrasi gigi.
Kata kunci: perilaku; menyikat gigi; abrasi gigi