International Journal of Dentistry Research 2021; 6(1): 7-8 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2021.6103
Electrolysis method to determine the amount of silver in occlusal and periapical films
Cek Dara Manja1 , Haresh Vasudeva1
1. Kompleks Mansyur Village B5 Jalan Smtk Dalam, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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Received: 15th September, 2020 / Accepted: 8th February, 2021 / Published : 30th April, 2021
Introduction: In diagnosing a disease in certain cases, the dentist also requires additional examinations such as radiographic examination. Many types of radiographs can help dentists in making diagnoses according to their indications, both intra-oral and extra-oral. The conventional X-ray photo technique requires a fixer solution as one of the stages in performing a process that serves to dissolve and inhibit the development of silver halide crystals in the emulsion process. Fixer solutions contain four components dissolved in water, namely the clearing agent, acidifier, preservative and hardener. The aim of the study was to determine the amount of silver contained in the fixer solution after fixing the occlusal film and periapical film using the electrolysis method. Method: was a laboratory experimental study, with a posttest study design. Results: showed that the occlusal film dissolved 6.0 grams while the periapical film dissolved 0.6 grams of silver in the fixer solution. Based on the results of the independent t test, p = 0,000 <0,05 was obtained. Conclusion: of the study was that there was a significant difference in the amount of silver from the fixer after fixing the occlusal film and periapical film using the electrolysis method.
Electolysis, Radiographic, Fixer solution.
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