Comparison of strawberry (Fragaria x annanassea) and ambon banana peel (Musa acuminata) exctract as natural teeth whitening ingredients

The process of chemical teeth whitening has been associated with various side effects, including the development of sensitive teeth and inflammation of the gingival tissues. Strawberries (Fragaria x annanassea) and Ambon banana peels (Musa acuminata) are natural compounds that can be utilized. Strawberries contain elegic acid and malic acid, while Ambon banana peels contain saponin. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Ambon banana peel and strawberry fruit extract in terms of their ability to whiten teeth. The total of 36 samples consisting of both upper and lower permanent teeth. The proposed work was an experimental laboratory, with pre-post test control group design. Entire sample was submerged in solution of Kintamani Robusta coffee for 12 days in order to examine discoloration. Group 3 (control) was immersion in carbamide peroxide 10%. Group 2 underwent soaking in an Ambon banana peels extract, while Group 1 was subjected to soaking in strawberry fruit extract. Over five days, each group was observed at three-hour intervals. The assessment of tooth color was conducted utilizing a Vitapan shadeguide. The study revealed that tooth discoloration values of 4.75, 7.42, and 3.92 could be attained through the application of strawberry fruit extract, Ambon banana peel extract, and carbamide peroxide 10% for teeth whitening, respectively. Following a soaking period of three hours spread across a span of five days, it has been observed that Ambon banana peel extract exhibits greater efficacy in teeth whitening compared to strawberry fruit extract and carbamide peroxide 10%.