Importance of Oral Hygiene - 20 Year Prevention Program Works

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Importance of Oral Hygiene - 20 Year Prevention Program Works

Both cavities and periodontal disease are bacterial infections, with many other factors influencing who experiences these diseases. Genetics as well as habits learned at home influence the future health or disease of children.Clinicians in a Brazilian periodontal practice established a preventive program for the children of their patients in an attempt to prevent caries and periodontal disease. Parents were diagnosed with gingivitis (G), chronic periodontitis (CP) or aggressive periodontitis (AP). Fifty children ages three to 13 years joined the program.

The children had no cavities and no evidence of bone loss in their mouth. They received oral hygiene instructions and cleanings every six to 12 months, similar to their parents. Parents were instructed to perform toothbrushing and flossing for children eight years old and younger. The children were divided into three groups, based on their parent's periodontal diagnosis: G, CP or AP.A total of 30 children were still being seen 20 years later, 16 females and 14 males from 23 to 33 years of age. Recall intervals averaged six months. There were no significant clinical differences between the three groups and no gingivitis.Sixty percent (18 children) experienced no cavities, 10 percent (three children) had one cavity, 3.5 percent (one child) had two cavities, 20 percent (six children) had three cavities, and 6.5 percent (two children) had four cavities. Seven of the total cavities were initial, not through the enamel and 16 were through the enamel.

Bottom Line: Oral hygiene instructions and regular maintenance prevented gingivitis and bone loss in these children and helped more than half the group prevent dental caries.

Chambrone, L.A., Chambrone, L.: Results of a 20-Year Oral Hygiene and Prevention Programme on Caries and Periodontal Disease in Children Attended at a Private Periodontal Practice. Int J Dent Hygiene 9: 155-158, 2011.Reprinted From Hygienetown.com