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[Longitudinal study of the gingival status during transitional dentition]
Fortschritte Der Kieferorthopadie
|June 1, 1989
Summary
Gingival inflammation in children often persists after milk teeth loss. Permanent teeth eruption initially increases plaque and inflammation, but levels decrease once fully erupted.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Health
Context:
- Observational study of 253 children during the mixed dentition phase.
- Focus on gingival health changes during the transition from primary to permanent teeth.
- Utilized established indices for gingival inflammation and plaque assessment.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and progression of gingival inflammation during primary tooth exfoliation and permanent tooth eruption.
- To correlate plaque levels with gingival health during this developmental stage.
- To understand the long-term gingival health trajectory post-permanent tooth eruption.
Summary:
- Observed 253 children for 19 months, monitoring gingival health around milk teeth exfoliation.
- Found residual inflammation in approximately one-third of cases post-exfoliation.
- Noted increased plaque and gingival inflammation with permanent tooth eruption, followed by a decrease upon full eruption.
Impact:
- Highlights the transient nature of inflammation during mixed dentition.
- Provides insights into managing gingival health during this critical developmental period.
- Informs clinical practice regarding monitoring and intervention for pediatric gingivitis.