IPB University Develops ‘c et chic’, an Oral Care Product Fortified with Hydroxyapatite and Black Zedoary Oil

IPB University Develops ‘c et chic’, an Oral Care Product Fortified with Hydroxyapatite and Black Zedoary Oil

IPB University Develops ‘c et chic’, an Oral Care Product Fortified with Hydroxyapatite and Black Zedoary Oil

Innovator: Dr Yessie Widya

Uses:

This product is fortified with hydroxyapatite, which aids in the remineralization process of teeth, crucial for repairing damage or demineralization. The black zedoary oil contained in the product has antibacterial and anti-plaque properties, important for preventing infections and plaque formation on teeth. Additionally, the product helps alleviate tooth sensitivity, which may result from damage or sensitivity issues.

Advantages:

1. The hydroxyapatite content helps repair teeth affected by demineralization.
2. The black zedoary oil in the product has antibacterial and anti-plaque properties, making it effective in preventing bacterial growth and plaque formation.
3. Clinical trials have shown that the product significantly reduces plaque and debris within three weeks.
4. Users report that the product also has a whitening or brightening effect on teeth.
5. The product helps reduce bad breath, providing long-lasting freshness.
6. It effectively relieves tooth sensitivity due to its remineralizing properties that help repair damaged enamel.
7. The product uses locally sourced hydroxyapatite, reducing dependency on imported materials, making it more affordable.
8. It has been recognized as one of the 113 most prospective innovations in Indonesia by the Business Innovation Center.
9. The product has undergone preclinical and clinical research, received distribution approval from BPOM, and is certified halal by MUI.

Description:

A research team from IPB University has successfully created an innovative oral care product called “c et chic,” fortified with hydroxyapatite and black zedoary oil. Funded by LPDP, the product has received approval from BPOM and is halal-certified by MUI. This innovation is designed to prevent dental caries and has been clinically proven to have a remineralizing effect on teeth. Hydroxyapatite, as the main component, plays a crucial role in repairing enamel damage, while black zedoary oil serves as an antibacterial and anti-plaque agent.

“Based on clinical trials conducted by the dental clinic team at IPB on the ‘c et chic’ oral care product, respondents experienced a reduction in plaque and debris within just three weeks. Additionally, most respondents noticed other benefits, such as teeth whitening or brightening, reducing bad breath, preventing plaque formation, and alleviating tooth sensitivity,” explained Dr Yessie, the innovator behind the “c et chic” product.

Black zedoary oil, extracted from its rhizome, has been proven effective as an antibacterial, anti-plaque, and anti-inflammatory agent. This research has gained national and international recognition through publications in scientific journals, as well as being awarded as one of the 113 most prospective innovations in Indonesia by the Business Innovation Center.

In addition to its health benefits, this innovation supports the independence of local raw materials by utilizing hydroxyapatite produced through a patented microwave method. With the introduction of “c et chic,” it is hoped that the prevalence of dental caries in Indonesia will decrease, especially considering the high rate of tooth decay, particularly among children. This product will soon be marketed to provide an affordable and effective solution for the public.