GINGIVAL STATUS AT PUBERTY OF STUDENTS CLASS VII SMP

Abstract

Inflamed gingival tissue is caused by poor oral hygiene resulting in plaque forming on the part of the tooth that borders the edge of the gum. Increased levels of endocrine hormones during puberty cause vasodilation of blood vessels resulting in increased blood circulation in the gingival tissue thereby exacerbating inflammation in the gingiva. The purpose of this study was to determine the status of gingiva during puberty of the rest of class VII SMPN 01 V Koto Kampung Dalam Padang Pariaman Regency. This study uses descriptive research methods. The population in this study were VII grade students of SMPN 01 V Koto Kampung Dalam Padang Pariaman Regency as many as 112 students and a sample of 82 respondents who had experienced puberty. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. How to collect data by examining the gingival index. The tools used for data collection are WHO periodontal probe, mouth glass, tweezers, nierbeken, informed consent, puberty determinant format and gingival index examination format. Data analysis used is univariate analysis. The results showed that out of 82 respondents, the results of healthy gingival criteria were 0%, mild inflammation criteria 45.1%, moderate inflammation criteria 50%, and severe inflammation criteria 4.9%. The conclusion of this study is that out of 82 respondents, many experienced moderate inflamation of the gingiva condition by 50% (41 people) and based on gender, men experienced gingival inflammation by 56.1% and women by 43.9%. It is recommended for respondents to brush their teeth at least twice a day, namely in the morning after breakfast and at night before bed and routine dental health control 1x6 months to dental and oral health services. It is recommended that health workers provide oral health counseling, especially about gingival health to respondents.