Karakterisasi fisikokimia dan mikrobiologi pasta gigi berbasis hidroksiapatit…

Freshwater mussel shell waste can act as a calcium precursor in the synthesis of hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite serves as an active component in toothpaste formulation, functioning as an abrasive while also possessing the capability to inhibit the proliferation of bacteria responsible for dental plaque. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding hydroxyapatite into toothpaste on its …