Prevalence of Gingival Stippling among 4-8 Years Old Children

Abstract

Introduction: Gingival stippling is a characteristic of the healthy attached gingiva and its diminution or loss has been considered as a sign of gingival disease. No studies are conducted regarding the presence or absence of stippling in children as searched by EBSCO host, PubMed, Google, Science direct, Willey’s online library until 8th July, 2016. And hence there is need for the best evidence in this field. Aim: To determine the presence or absence of gingival stippling amongst 4-8 years old children. Materials & Method: The proposed study was conducted as an observational study. 600 children between chronological age of 4-8 years who reported to the Department of Pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Vadodara were included in the study. Result: In 151 (51.2%) male and 156 (51.1%) female stippling was seen. Stippling (Visual) was seen in 307 (51.2%) children. Conclusion: Gingival stippling was seen as a normal characteristic in both male and female.