Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

GINGIVAL DISEASES IN CHILDREN – A LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr. Arthilakshmi, Dr. D. Ditto Sharmin

Abstract :

 An attractive smile is the one that has both harmonious correlations between the shape and colours of the teeth and a good proportion between lip and gingiva. When it comes to children, it becomes more important because now a days children are more aware of their surroundings and are very conscious about their appearance and smile. Children and adolescents are subject to a wide variety of gingival infections. Epidemiological studies indicate that gingivitis of varying severity is nearly a universal finding in children and adolescents. Gingivitis and periodontitis are considered to be a continuous process of inflammation that leads to periodontal diseases. The prevalence of gingivitis in developed countries was about 73% among the children between 6 and 11 years of age. Paediatric dentist have an important role to play in the early recognition and diagnosis of gingival and periodontal diseases. Hence, is to review the current literature enlightens about the gingival diseases and importance of long term overall oral health maintenance in childhood.

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Dr.Arthilakshmi, Dr.D.Ditto Sharmin GINGIVAL DISEASES IN CHILDREN – A LITERATURE REVIEW International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 7|July 2016

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