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[Gingivitis in Zurich preschool children]
Schweizerische Monatsschrift Fur Zahnheilkunde = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie
|October 1, 1975
Summary
A study of 188 five-year-olds found 58% had mild gingivitis. The average gingival inflammation was low, with no significant sex differences in severity.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Periodontology
Context:
- Assessing the prevalence and severity of gingival inflammation in young children.
- Utilizing the Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) for clinical evaluation.
- Examining a cohort of 188 children aged 5 years.
Purpose:
- To clinically examine the gingival condition of 5-year-old children.
- To determine the prevalence of gingivitis in this age group.
- To compare gingival inflammation levels between boys and girls.
Summary:
- 58% of the children exhibited a mild degree of gingivitis.
- The average Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) score was 0.17.
- No statistically significant difference in gingival inflammation was observed between genders.
- An average of 24 gingival units per child showed inflammation.
Impact:
- Highlights the common occurrence of mild gingivitis in 5-year-olds.
- Provides baseline data on pediatric gingival health using SBI.
- Informs public health initiatives and parental education on early childhood oral hygiene.