A STUDY ASSESSING THE PREVALENCE OF GINGIVITIS IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

Zhurbenko Veronika Alexandrovna, Studenikina Irina Anatolyevna

In the modern world, the level of dental health is significantly decreasing, including among children and adolescents. A decrease in the level of hygiene in children and adolescents leads to the development and spread of gum and periodontal diseases. Violation of periodontal function sooner or later leads to irreversible complications and loss of teeth. Periodontal diseases are often observed among children with dental and maxillary anomalies. This article analyzes data on the prevalence of gingivitis and assesses the condition of periodontal tissues in school-age children. The topics of etiology and epidemiology of this disease, methods of treatment and prevention are also covered.

Keywords:gingivitis, periodontal diseases, pediatric dentistry, medicine, prevention