Profil Infeksi Gigi (Karies) Di Rumah Sakit Universitas Riau Periode 1 Januar…

Caries is an infectious disease in the hard tissue of teeth caused by the bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. Bacterial activity converts glucose and carbohydrates at foods into acid through a fermentation process. Acid continues to be produced by bacteria and ultimately damages the structure of the tooth. Indonesian people aged 12 years and over have active caries of 43.4% and 67.…