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Evaluation of the state of gingival health of patients using orthodontic fixed appliances treated in three dental centers
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2021-12-09) Albino Díaz, Ruth Nancy; Aguirre Morales, Anita Kori
Gingival health is crucial for the initiation of the alternatives offered by the specialty of dentistry, which is responsible for maintaining the integrity and completeness of the dental organs, with the main function being the union of the tooth to the bone. Fixed orthodontics is one of the alternatives aimed at providing an aesthetically pleasing smile in harmony with the maxillary structures and the teeth, often presenting periodontal pathologies due to the accumulation of dental biofilm around orthodontic appliances and poor oral hygiene. This study aimed to determine the gingival health of patients with fixed appliances in three dental centers in Lima in 2021. A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was conducted. The sample consisted of 100 patients (57 females, 43 males), whose gingival health was evaluated using the Loe and Silness index, and their oral hygiene habits were assessed through a hygiene questionnaire consisting of 9 questions. The results showed that 31% of the patients had mild gingival conditions, 66% had moderate gingival conditions, and 3% had severe gingival inflammation. According to the hygiene questionnaire, 94% had regular hygiene habits and 6% had poor hygiene habits. Conclusion: Gingival issues are associated with poor oral hygiene habits, caused by the accumulation of dental biofilm and inadequate oral hygiene products, leading to bleeding and other issues that affect oral health.