Perfil epidemiológico periodontal del paciente juvenil entre 15 a 18 años
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2020-06
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Universidad de Guayaquil. Facultad Piloto de Odontología
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La enfermedad periodontal es una inflamación que afecta a los tejidos que sostienen las piezas dentarias; y en estado avanzado provoca dolor, sangrado en las encías, incluso la pérdida de piezas dentales; es una situación alarmante por el alto índice que existe en la población juvenil, ya que se presenta en edades que oscilan entre los 15 a18 años. El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar el perfil epidemiológico periodontal del paciente juvenil entre 15 a 18 años. Para esta investigación se utilizó consentimiento informado y hoja de registro para cada paciente, se examinó de forma exhaustiva el estado periodontal, el índice de placa bacteriana, la calidad de higiene oral, el grado de inflamación gingival y el género con mayor prevalencia en presentar enfermedad periodontal; se excluyó paciente que presentara alguna enfermedad sistémica, los fumadores y pacientes que no estuvieran dentro del rango de edad establecido. Los resultados obtenidos fueron que si se encontró un gran índice de enfermedad periodontal en los pacientes juveniles a causa de una incorrecta y mala higiene bucal, presencia de inflamación gingival tanto en hombres como en mujeres que presentaban aparatología fija, mal posiciones o apiñamiento dental. En conclusión existe un gran desconocimiento en la población juvenil acerca de las enfermedades periodontal, las técnicas de higiene bucal más en paciente con aparatología fija y con mal posiciones dentarias. Se recomienda hacer énfasis mediante charlas educativas acerca de técnicas de higiene bucal para la población juvenil.
Periodontal disease is an inflammation that affects the tissues that support the teeth; and in advanced state it causes pain, bleeding in the gums, even the loss of teeth. Periodontal disease is an alarming situation because of the high index in the youth population, particulary in ages ranging from 15 to 18 years. The objective of this study is to determine the periodontal epidemiological profile of the juvenile patient between 15 and 18 years. For this investigation, an informed consent and registration sheet are required for each patient. Moreover, the periodontal status, the bacterial plaque index, the oral hygiene quality, the degree of gingival inflammation and the gender with the highest prevalence in presenting disease are thoroughly examined. Periodontal patients were excluded if they had any systemic disease as well as smokers and patients who were not within the established age range. Findings suggest that a large index of periodontal disease was found in juvenile patients due to improper and poor oral higiene; presence of gingival inflammation in both men and women who have fixed appliances; bad positions or dental crowding. In conclusión, there is a great lack of knowledge in the youth population about periodontal diseases and lack of oral hygiene techniques (particulary in patients with both fixed appliances and bad dental positions). It is recommended to do the following: Instruct adolescents with educational talks regarding oral hygiene techniques.
Periodontal disease is an inflammation that affects the tissues that support the teeth; and in advanced state it causes pain, bleeding in the gums, even the loss of teeth. Periodontal disease is an alarming situation because of the high index in the youth population, particulary in ages ranging from 15 to 18 years. The objective of this study is to determine the periodontal epidemiological profile of the juvenile patient between 15 and 18 years. For this investigation, an informed consent and registration sheet are required for each patient. Moreover, the periodontal status, the bacterial plaque index, the oral hygiene quality, the degree of gingival inflammation and the gender with the highest prevalence in presenting disease are thoroughly examined. Periodontal patients were excluded if they had any systemic disease as well as smokers and patients who were not within the established age range. Findings suggest that a large index of periodontal disease was found in juvenile patients due to improper and poor oral higiene; presence of gingival inflammation in both men and women who have fixed appliances; bad positions or dental crowding. In conclusión, there is a great lack of knowledge in the youth population about periodontal diseases and lack of oral hygiene techniques (particulary in patients with both fixed appliances and bad dental positions). It is recommended to do the following: Instruct adolescents with educational talks regarding oral hygiene techniques.
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PLACA BACTERIANA, EPIDEMIOLOGIA, GINGIVITIS