EFFECTIVENESS OF RED ROSE (Rosa damascena Mill) EXTRACT AS A ROOT CANAL STERILIZATION MATERIAL

Introduction: Necrotic teeth can be preserved by root canal treatment. One of the important steps in treatment is sterilization. In recent years, many researchers have researched herbal ingredients to replace chemicals that been widely used, because side effects these are relatively low and price cheaper. The purpose this study was determine effectiveness red roses inhibiting growth tooth bacteria. Materials Methods: study, we investigated ingredients, namely rose flower extract (Rosa Damascena Mill) as antibacterial ingredients. This research a laboratory with Post Test Control Group Design. samples used were bacteria which divided into 4 groups, namely: group 1 given 75% extract, second 100% third positive control ChKM. treated aquadest negative control, each repetition times. Extraction carried out maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent. Inhibition zone testing Kirby Baurer. Results: calculation results obtained significant value Kruskal-Wallis ChKM, aquadest. Conclusion: Red concentration inhibit