Efeito de um programa de higiene oral sobre gengivite em escolares [Title in english no available]

Abstract

An attempt was made to assess the effect of a prophylaxís programme on gingivitis in schoolchildren. A total oÍ 182 children, aged 8 - l0 years and attending an elementary school in Porto Alegre, participated. Ninetyone of the 182 children were used as an experimental group; the remaining 91, as a control Soup. The state of the gingiva were determined in a baseline examination. The prophylaxis programme was given to the experimental group and consisted of the following measures: supervised brushing of the teeth (with the help of disclosing solution) and dental flossing once a week at school; supply of toothbrushes and dental floss for daily use at home; and instruction in oral hygiene and diet. The results after nine months of treatment showed that the test group had low lG (molars and proximal surfaces).