ISSN: 2265-6294

Assessment of effect of Gingivitis on Children's Oral HealthRelated Quality of Life

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Priyanka Sharma , Jaskirat Sidhu , Sachin Garg

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Background: The present study was conducted for assessing the link between for Child Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (COHRQoL) and gingivitis. Materials and Methods- A comprehensive cross-sectional survey was conducted targeting school-aged children between 10 to 15 years old, comprising a robust and representative sample of 200 students drawn from various schools. By utilizing the validated index, researchers were able to meticulously evaluate the gingival condition of the participants, thereby providing valuable insights into their overall oral health. All the results were recorded in Microsoft excel sheet and were subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS software. Results- Mean age of the subjects was 11.7 years. Mean oral symptom score, functional score, emotional score and social score was 3.26, 4.19, 6.24 and 8.68 respectively. 88.5 percent of the subjects had almost unaffected health status. Severe gingivitis was seen in 12 percent of the subjects while 47.5 percent of the subjects had moderate gingivitis. Significant results were obtained while correlating the oral health related quality of life and gingivitis. Conclusion- The severity of gingivitis could potentially impact how children view their overall oral health and its influence on their daily activities.

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