Prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis among schools children in Lucknow region of Uttar Pradesh, India

Background: This initiative is a consequence of the absence of recent information since studies being conducted much before in the past on the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis among schools children in Lucknow region of Uttar Pradesh, India. Aims and Objectives: To assess the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis among schools children and evaluating the pattern of these diseases in different age groups among them. Setting and Design: It was a cross-sectional study done in Lucknow region of Uttar Pradesh, India. Subjects & Methods: A total of 650 school going children were examined, 225 children were in 8-10 years age group and 215 & 210 children were in the age group of 11 -14 years & 15-17 years, respectively. The gingival index, given by Loe & Silness was used for recording the severity of gingivitis and periodontal disease index, given by Ramfjord was used for evaluating periodontitis. Result: The prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis were 77.52% and 16.03%, respectively. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis were 77.52% and 16.03%, respectively among schools children of 8 to 17 years of age in Lucknow region of Uttar Pradesh, India. The younger age group children had comparatively lesser percentage of gingivitis and periodontitis than older age group children.