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Odontoestomatología
Print version ISSN 0797-0374On-line version ISSN 1688-9339
Abstract
BLANCO PAZ, Cecilia et al. Gingivitis in 12-year-old schoolchildren in Montevideo: prevalence and associated factors. Odontoestomatología [online]. 2025, vol.27, n.46, e245. Epub Dec 01, 2025. ISSN 0797-0374. https://doi.org/10.22592/ode2025n46e245.
Gingivitis is more common in children and adolescents and is influenced by factors shared with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Objective.
To study gingival inflammation and its relationship with risk indicators in 12-year-old schoolchildren from Montevideo.
Method.
Secondary data from a population-based cross-sectional study conducted between 2011 and 2012 were used. Questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and oral examinations were carried out.
Results.
A total of 1,154 schoolchildren were examined, with a 66.6% response rate. Gingivitis was present in 70.2% (95% CI: 64.9-75.5) of participants, and was severe in 33.0% (95% CI: 27.7-38.2). Schoolchildren who reported brushing their teeth ≥3 times per day and those who were overweight/obese had an OR of 0.66 (95% CI: 0.46-0.95) and 1.57 (95% CI: 1.12-2.20), respectively, adjusted for school type and dental care.
Conclusions.
A high prevalence of gingivitis was found, associated with tooth brushing habits and overweight/obesity, confirming the importance of incorporating dentistry into the common risk factor strategy for NCDs
Keywords : Gingivitis; children 12 years old; prevalence; risk indicators.
