Konsumsi Sirih Pinang Dan Patologi Gigi Pada Masyarakat Prasejarah Lewoleba Dan Liang Bua, Di Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

Abstract

This paper focus on chewing betel quid habit that dominantly happen in the Asia to Pacific region. Betel quid leaves traces of reddish-brown colour on the teeth. It was identified that dental stain was very common on teeth of prehistoric skeletal remains, for example in Thailand and Vietnam. Several studies have shown that chewing betel nut can cause diseases in the teeth and oral cavity. The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship between betel nut chewing and the emergence of tooth pathology in teeth from the prehistoric population from Lewoleba and Liang Bua. Ten individuals were observed using the macroscopic method. The results showed that consumption of betel nut (based on dental stains) was followed by attrition, periodontitis and even antemortem tooth loss.

The impact of chewing betel nuts on human dentition in Indonesia: A literature review

“…Contrary to Javanese culture, where chewing betel nuts is mostly limited to older people, the youth, adults, and children of East Nusa Tenggara are known to engage in this tradition as well. 17,32 The people of East Nusa Tenggara believe that chewing betel nuts can heal dental and gastrointestinal diseases. This traditional treatment is typically performed by a local healer known as a dukun sembur or spray healer.…”

“…20,31,32,36 Nevertheless, there are just as many contradicting pieces of literature. 9,17,21,29 Some claim that chewing betel nut can cause issues for the teeth, such as dental misalignment, tooth loss, and dental staining.…”

“…Fitzpatrick et al hypothesized that this tradition is indigenous to Austronesian-speaking cultures and may have originated from India or Indonesia before being disseminated to other regions due to migration. [16][17][18] In several cultures across Indonesia, chewing betel nuts is also known as nyirih or nginang. For some people, this habit is more than just a tradition.…”

“…24 Chewing betel nuts is also associated with other dental diseases, such as calculus, periodontitis, and caries. 17,25 Given the decrease in dental health care, while betel nut chewing remains a relevant and active tradition in many cultures, it is necessary to review this matter. [26][27][28] This study aims to explain misconceptions about the betel nut chewing tradition in society, illuminate dental and oral diseases caused by this tradition, and compare the literature on this topic to obtain a clear picture.…”

Budaya Sirih Pinang Di Sumba Dan Kejadian Anemia Pada Wanita Usia Subur

“…Sirih pinang adalah pembuka komunikasi, dan sopan santun budaya di NTT, dalam setiap pertemuan sirih pinang selalu menjadi sajian utama bagi para tamu yang berkunjung dan sirih pinang juga disajikan saat melaksanakan ritual adat (Suminar, 2020). Koesbarditia & Delta, 2019 menemukan bahwa terdapat pewarnaan gigi manusiayang diduga sebagai pewarnaan oleh karena kebiasaan mengunyah sirih pinang. Hal ini menandakan bahwa mempertahankan tradisi ini masih dipandang baik oleh masyarakat karena memiliki nilai-nilai manfaat bagi kesehatan gigi maupun memiliki nilai dan kepercayaan pada budaya setempat.…”