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Volume 8 Issue 7 (July, 2020)

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Distribution of Plaque and Gingivitis and Associated Factors in 3 to 5 Years Old Nagpur School Children
Arunkumar Sajjanar, Nilesh Rojekar, Milind Wasnik, Niharika Gahlod, Sumit Rajewar, Dishika Bhagwani

Introduction: Oral microbiomes are important not only in the immediate environment of the oral cavity, but also systemically as well. For instance, although dental caries, the most common chronic disease in children, is of a multifactorial nature, it usually occurs when sugar is metabolized by acidogenic plaque-associated bacteria in biofilms, resulting in increased acidity and dental demineralization, a condition exacerbated by frequent sugar intake. Aim: To investigate the distribution of plaque and gingivitis and its association with demographic, socioeconomic, and visible plaque level (low, medium, high) in Nagpur school children. Material and method: The cross-sectional study comprised of 100 children aged 3 to 5 yrs old of both sexes attending 6 schools (3 Private, 3 Government) randomly selected. A questionnaire and clinical examination were used to collect data. Dental clinical examination were conducted to evaluate visible plaque and gingival bleeding. Results: 86% of study population had gingivitis. A total of 12% had mild gingivitis and 74% had moderate gingivitis. 86% of study population had gingivitis. Boys were affected more than girls. Conclusion: The results obtained demand a special attention toward these children of less effluent families for the promotion of oral health by regular conduct of treatment camps by corporation and other agencies. Key words: Gingivitis, Periodontal diseases, Plaque in children.

 
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