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Factors related to gingival melanosis in patients who attend a dental clinic Lima 2023
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2024-05-30) Vasquez Kens, Alan Kenyi; Huayllas Paredes, Betzabé
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors related to gingival melanosis in patients attending a dental clinic in Lima, 2023. The study was observational, relational, cross-sectional, and prospective, where melanosis was identified according to its intensity and location based on related factors. The technique used was observation, and data were collected using a data collection sheet. Regarding the extent, the presence of at least one continuous pigmentation formed by two solitary pigmentations was noticeable both in the upper jaw (53.70%) and in the lower jaw (56.20%). Regarding intensity, most individuals exhibited mild gingival pigmentation, followed by moderate and intense pigmentation in both locations. No significant differences were found between genders (upper jaw: p=0.586, lower jaw: p=0.619), with moderate gingival pigmentation being the most common (25% in women and 27.50% in men). Regarding intensity, no significant differences were found between age groups (p=0.189), although a trend towards greater intensity was observed in the 30-59 age group in the upper jaw. Significant associations were observed in both locations, suggesting a higher presence of intense gingival pigmentation in individuals with medium and dark skin, especially in the lower jaw (p=0.002). The presence of continuous pigmentation was more pronounced in individuals with a thick phenotype and a high smile. It is concluded that there is a relationship between the factors of age, skin pigmentation, and location with the appearance of gingival melanosis in the evaluated patients.