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Puberty-associated gingivitis.

L Tiainen1, S Asikainen, L Saxén

  • 1Department of Periodontology, University of Helsinki, Finland.

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|April 1, 1992
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Oral hygiene significantly impacts gingival health in adolescents. This study found visible plaque, not puberty stage, strongly correlated with gingival bleeding in 14-16 year olds.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Adolescent Oral Health
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Adolescence involves significant physiological changes, including puberty, which may influence oral health.
  • Gingival health is crucial for overall oral well-being and can be affected by various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between gingival condition, oral hygiene, and pubertal development in Finnish schoolchildren.
  • To determine the relative importance of oral hygiene versus pubertal stage on gingival health from age 14 to 16.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-year longitudinal study involving 88 Finnish schoolchildren aged 14 at baseline.
  • Assessment of visible plaque and gingival bleeding from six teeth at four sites each.
  • Evaluation of pubertal stage using Tanner's classification and bitewing radiographs for bone loss.

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Main Results:

  • No radiographically detectable bone loss was observed in any participant.
  • No significant difference in gingival bleeding tendency was found across various pubertal stages.
  • A strong correlation existed between visible plaque and gingival bleeding at both baseline and follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Oral hygiene, indicated by visible plaque, is a more significant factor than pubertal hormonal changes in influencing gingival condition in adolescents aged 14-16.
  • Maintaining good oral hygiene is paramount for preventing gingival issues during puberty.