ALTERNATIVE DENTAL FLOSS

FROM SABA (MUSA PARIDASIACA)

STALK FIBERS

Submitted by:

Angelica A. Carbonel

Jaiza Cayle S. Siplat

Kristine Billy M. Tabaday

ABSTRACT

The study was planned at Baguio City National School Campus, Baguio City.

This study was conducted to make an alternative dental floss from the fibers of saba

(Musa Paridasiaca) stalk. The project was commenced from June to August 2014, by

manually gathering the fibers from the stalk by means of scraping it. After gathering a

said amount of fiber and had undergone sun drying. It was exposed to actual trials and

was observed that fibers made to dental floss has the comparable characteristics as

commercialized brands. Further, the saba (Musa Paridasiaca) stalk fibers made to dental

floss has revealed to be effective, that the characterizes almost the same featuresmof the

commercialized ones. Thus effective product of dental floss will be met through manual

process to be able to obtain the fibers. It was also found that more innovation would be

undertaken through the conduct of the researcher related to the study that would improve

and enhance the quality of the yarn.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

ABSRACTi

CHAPTER 1ii

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study1

Statement of the Problem2

Hypothesis2

Significance of the Study3

Scope and Delimitation3

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE4-7

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY 8-10

CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION11

Conclusion12

Recommendation 12

BIBLIOGRAPHY13

ACKNOWLDEGEMENT

The researchers wish to express their profound gratitude to the following persons

for their generous contribution to the realization of the study.

To Mrs. Evelyn Nocelo for her valuable assistance in analysing and correcting the

data, and for her remarkable suggestions in emphasizing the pointers in order to come up

with a productive write up and product.

Our mentors who inculcated us knowledge to be used for our study. Classmates

and friend, for their unending support in the preparation of the study.

To our family for their love, understanding, encouragement, moral and financial

support and most of all to our Almighty God, for the inspiration he has accorded these

researchers every each of the day.

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Dental flossis a cord of thin filaments used to removefoodanddental plaque

betweenteeth. The floss is gently inserted between theteethand wiped along the teeth

sides, especially close to thegumsor underneath them. Toothbrushes do not clean

between teeth or below the gum line. Used as an addition totooth brushingas part of

regularoral hygieneflossing can reducegingivitisandhalitosiscompared to tooth

brushing alone. In dentistry, floss is classed as an interdental (between teeth) cleaning

aid. A very cheap and accessible way to whiten stained brown/yellow teeth are through

rubbing portion will have transferred onto your teeth. A softening process,

mechanicalfiberextraction,bleachingand drying.

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to make an alternative dental floss from Saba (Musa Paridasiaca)

stalk fibers. Specifically, the objective of the study is to:

1. Identify the specific components present in banana fibers.

2. Benefits of banana fibers as dental floss.

3. Is there a significant difference between the banana fibers as dental floss and

other commercialized dental floss in terms of the following variables:

a. Cleansing Feasibility

b. Whitening Agent

c. Tensile Strength

Significance of the StudyDental floss nowadays is unusual in the community. This study aims to create an

alternative dental floss wherein people will find it more interesting and cheaper. Benefit

from bananas that are used already. The production of dental floss can increase the

demand in industry. In case of emergency, when you dont have a toothbrush you can use

the dental floss to whiten your teeth.

Scope and Delimitations

This study only tests the feasibility of banana (Musa Paradasiaca) stalk fibers as

alternative dental floss. This product takes many banana stalks to produce such long

products and needs more than just one host plant. It would be hard to make the product

acceptable and usable for facilities and work. The process of obtaining the fibers is

difficult and time consuming. The experience of the researchers will also affect the time

and the quality of the product.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The word banana is a general term embracing a number of species of hybrids of

genus Musa of the family Musaceae. It is commonly called as a tree. In the use of making

it a dental floss, we can say that it can be an alternative dental floss. In this study, no

chemicals were added and some results as the commercialized dental floss came out.

Properties of Fibers

Tensile Strength

Is indicated by the maxima of the stress-strain curve and in general indicates

when necking will occur. As it is an intensive property, its value does not depend on the

size of the specimen. It is however, dependent on the preparation of the specimen and the

specimen and the temperature of the test environment and material.

Ultimate StrengthThe maximum strength a material can withstand when subjected to the tension,

compression or shearing. It is the maximum stress on the stress-strain curve.

Tension (Physics)In physics, tension is the magnitude of the pulling force, or a similar object on

another object. It is the opposite of compression. As tension is the force, it is measured in

Newtons and is always measured parallel to the string on which it applies.Hypothesis

There is a significant difference in the production of dental floss from saba (Musa

Paridasiaca) stalk fibers and commercialized brands in terms of:

1. The chemicals specially the whitening agent.

2. The specific components present in banana stalk fibers.

3. The tensile strength.

4. The cleansing effect.

Definition of Terms

1. Tensile Strength

The greatest longitudinal stress a substance can bear without tearing apart.

The ability of a material to resist from being pulled.

2. Fiber Plant

A plant that is a source of fiber, obtained from seeds, stems, leaves or fruit

that may be used in the making of rope or textile fabrics.

Relevance of the Study

The relevant or importances of the study to people are: they can use alternative

dental floss specially when removing something in their teeth. It is very accessible

because banana stalk in our region is not that hard to find. So this is relevant to the people

when having camping or out of town activities.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Conclusion

From the study, this (Musa Paridasiaca) banana stalk fibers as alternative dental

floss, has revealed to be one effective innovation on the production of dental floss for the

industry. Thus, productive and abundant production of the fibers would be possible

because of the abundance of banana trees in the country.

Recommendation

With both positive and semi-partial declining results but effectiveness of the said

product. We the researchers recommend further study to strengthen and increase the

production rate of the dental floss from banana (Musa Paridasiaca) stalk fibers. further

and innovative test in the tensile strength and cleansing effect. Innovations for easier way

of obtaining the raw materials and the production og dental floss. Presentable design of

the dental floss by the use of other materials.