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Prevalence of Gingival Enlargement in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment in Chennai Population- A Retrospective Study
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, GAURAV NITIN KETKAR, KARTHICKRAJ S M
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The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of gingival enlargement (GE) in the patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment in the chennai population. This was a single university based retrospective analytical study where the data collection was done from patient data recording software. Data from 221 patients fitting the inclusion criteria were randomly selected and included in the study. The prevalence of GE was calculated from the selected population. The results of the study show that the prevalence of gingival enlargement in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment in the chennai population was 5.4%. According to the results of the study it can be concluded that the prevalence was although fairly low (5.4%) it can be reduced further by prompt patient motivation education and strict periodic visits.
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Gingival enlargement, orthodontic treatment, fixed orthodontic treatment, Prevalence.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.SP2.266
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