PERANAN AIR PERASAN JERUK NIPIS (Citrus aurantifolia) SEBAGAI ANTIMIKROBA TERHADAP Prevotella intermedia PADA PENCEGAHAN PERIIMPLANTITIS (SECARA IN-VITRO)

Introduction: One of the complications using implants in patients is peri-implantitis which occurs due to invasion Prevotella intermedia bacteria. Therefore, we need an agent that can play a role inhibiting growth these bacteria, including lime juice. Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) herbal plant often used by community traditional medicine because it contains antibacterial compounds. The purpose this study was determine whether juice has activity against measuring minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and bactericidal (MBC). Method: This research laboratory experimental with post-test-only control group design approach. method microdilution 10 treatments. Results: results test were carried out counting number bacterial colonies on agar media, data analyzed One-way ANOVA statistical test. showed least found at 3.125%, namely 8.75. Conclusion: effect 3.125% kill 6.25%.