The Effect of Addition Cacao Pod Shell and Green Tea for Pulp Capping Materials on Reducing Malondialdehyde and Apoptosis Expressions

Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2 has been used since years ago as pulp capping material in inducing reparative dentin for pulp complex preservation. Calcium Hydroxide has effect by stimulating mineralization and inhibiting bacterial growth. However, Ca(OH)2 also has shortcomings which theoretically could be boosted by high polyphenol level in extract of green tea and extract of cacao pod shell which is effective as antibacterial, anti-inflammation and antioxidant. The addition of green tea extract and cacao pod shell extract with Ca(OH)2 are supposed to improve physical properties of Ca(OH)2. This study expected to compare the reduction of malondialdehyde and odontoblast apoptosis expressions as the effects of addition green tea extract and cacao pod shell extract with Ca(OH)2 on exposed dental pulp. Thirty six rats were divided to 3 groups: The positive control group was given Ca(OH)2 and aquadest, group II was given cacao pod shell with Ca(OH)2, groups III was given extract of green tea with Ca(OH)2. On the third and seventh day an incision was made and examined to check the malondialdehyde and odontoblast cells apoptosis expressions. Data analysis result using Tukey HSD test, the Data showed there were significant differences between each groups.