Sanjoy Roy Choudhury1, Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman2, Tasnim Ahmed3,
Mohammad Alam Sikder4, Md. Shamsur Rahman5
Mohammad Alam Sikder4, Md. Shamsur Rahman5
1. Assistant Professor, Dentistry and Head of the department, Oral Pathology and periodontology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet.
2. Assistant Professor, ENT, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet.
3. Assistant Professor and Head of the department, Oral Pathology and Periodontology, North East Medical College, Sylhet.
4. Assistant Professor and Head of the department, Science of Dental Materials, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet.
5. Associate Professor (CC), Oral and Maxillo facial Surgery, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet.
Abstract
Gingivitis is the most common form of disease of gingiva. It results in irritation, redness and swelling. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of gingivitis among the patients visiting Dental OPD, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College (SOMC) Sylhet. A sample of 500 subjects ware randomly selected from patients visiting dental OPD of SOMC. A brief history of teeth cleaning process was taken and the full mouth gingival examination was performed. Data collection was done by full mouth gingival examination and the gingival index score was done as Loe and Sliness Criteria. Collected data was analyzed by using software SPSS-16. The study shows that prevalence of gingivitis is increased with age and it was more frequent among Male then Female About 52% suffering from mild gingivitis, 41 moderate gingivitis and 7% severe gingivitis.
Key Words: Gingivitis, Prevalence.