Prevalência de placa visível e sangramento gengival e fatores associados em um grupo de escolares de 8 - 10 anos em Governador Valadares

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the periodontal conditions of 8 to 10 years old students from the city of Governador Valadares, MG. For this, 75 mothers were part of the sample. Six trained dental students underwent clinical tests for the determination of Visible Plaque Index (PI) and Gingival Bleeding Index (GI), as well as other factors associated with the presence of decayed teeth and occlusal conditions. In addition, a previously tested questionnaire was applied that included sociodemographic and behavioral issues, including hygiene habits and self-perception about oral health. Statistical analysis was descriptive and bivariate using the Chi-square, Fisher and / or linear trend test. The majority of the children were female (52.6%), with a family income between 1 and 3 times the minimum salary (56.5%). The PI was 98.7%, while the prevalence of the GI was 71.6%. The rationale for the reason was 50.7% with the use of at least 3 times a day and 48.7% used dental floss occasionally, and 59.7% did not use oral rinse. The presence of caries was detected in only 22.7% of the children. Based on the recorded results, recorded in positive compliance between an GI and an open bite action, maxillary overjet, and a self-perception on a buccal examination in the sample studied. Therefore, it can be concluded that plaque analysis and bleeding are high in the studied population; and which are the biological and behavioral factors associated with gingival bleeding.