Introduction: Oral hygiene as a means to an end is a relatively novel concept which has only attained tactic public recognition as a desirable cosmetic endeavor during this last century. Most people exercise some measure of oral hygiene, and tooth brushing seems to be the method of choice providing thorough and regular cleaning.
Aims & Objectives: To study the relationship of age, sex and residing status on plaque and gingivitis of 6-14 yr school going children.
Methodology: An epidemiological study was conducted on 3027 children irrespective of sex and residing status between the ages of 6 – 14 years. Each child patient was assessed using plaque index and the modified gingival index. A Proforma was prepared which was made to include the vital statistics of the child patient along with his dentition.
Results: The results of the study revealed that plaque index and modified gingival index was greater in 14 year children and least in 6 year children. Males had a higher plaque index and modified gingival index than females. Children of urban schools had better oral hygiene than children of rural schools.
Conclusion: It was observed that plaque was found to be significantly related to gingivitis irrespective of the age (except of 11 year old and 13 year old children), sex, and residing status.
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2022: 6.012
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