Gingival diseases in the population aged 19 to 34 years

Abstract

Introduction: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out from October 2021 to November 2023. Objective: to characterize the clinical-epidemiological behavior of the population aged 19 to 34 years who present with gingival diseases. . Methodology The universe was made up of the total population of the mentioned age group of the Family Doctor's Office No. 13 belonging to the municipality of Batabanó, Mayabeque province, and a sample of 40 patients was selected through simple random sampling. A data collection form was created. The information was collected in a data collection form. data Data collection form (Annex 1) which was filled out after the oral examination was performed on the patients in the dental clinic, using artificial light, with sterilized diagnostic instruments (mirror, oral explorer, cotton tweezers and use of periodontal probe) to rule out the presence or absence of periodontal pockets. In this form, all the variables included in the study were captured in an organized manner, they were analyzed and processed statistically, turning the results into tables and graphs. The statistical analysis was carried out using the contingency tables through the X2 test and in cases where significant differences were reached, Duncan's Multiple Comparison Test was applied:. Results: The most frequent age group turned out to be 29 to 34 years old (40%), female (57.5%), patients with the presence of a periodontal pocket value 6 (27.5%) predominated, of the population studied a 80% have poor oral hygiene, the predominant risk factor is poor oral hygiene with 80%, and the level of knowledge about risk factors is low with 40%. Conclusions: The age group of 29 to 34 years, female sex and grade 6 condition predominated. Most of the population studied has poor oral hygiene. The predominant risk factor was poor oral hygiene. The population studied has a low level of knowledge.   General study area Batabano Stomatological Clinic Specific study area: consultation Type of study: original article