Pengaruh Minyak Atsiri Sereh Wangi (Cymbopogon Nardus) sebagai Alternatif Solvent terhadap Kebersihan Sealer Bioceramic pada Dinding Saluran Akar dalam Retreatment Endodontik (In Vitro)

Abstract

To facilitate endodontic treatment, solvents play a crucial role in thoroughly cleaning old filling materials. The d-limonene compound, which has high solvent properties, is found in citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) essential oil, making this natural ingredient potentially useful as an endodontic solvent. This study was an in vitro experimental study with a post-test only control group design using 30 mandibular premolars that had undergone root canal treatment and obturation with a bioceramic sealer (C-Root SP). The cleanliness of the root canal walls was evaluated using a stereomicroscope and analyzed with ImageJ software to determine the percentage of cleanliness of the bioceramic sealer. The results showed a significant difference (p<0.05) between the group using citronella essential oil as a solvent and the group without a solvent. Based on these results, it can be concluded that citronella essential oil (Cymbopogon nardus) is suitable for use as an alternative solvent based on natural ingredients in endodontic treatment procedures to clean bioceramic sealers on the root canal walls.