Tendencies Of Gingivitis In Users Of False Teeth Made By The Dentalone In The Community Of Sungai Alang Village, Banjar District

Abstract

Dental health in Indonesia, a developing country, is still a serious challenge, with the prevalence of dental and oral diseases reaching 60% of the population. The public's low dental hygiene knowledge is the main factor causing this problem. This research aims to increase public understanding and awareness of dental health as a first step towards improving dental health. Using analytical methods with a cross-sectional approach, the study evaluated the condition of gingivitis in denture users, both made by dentists and dentists/dental technicians in Sungai Alang Village, Banjar Regency. The results of the study showed that the highest level of severe gingivitis was among users of dentures made by dentists, followed by mild gingivitis, while moderate gingivitis was rarely found. Among users of dentures made by dentists/dental technicians, the most common group is mild gingivitis, followed by moderate and severe gingivitis. Interestingly, individuals who wore dentures for more than ten years had a 5.1 times higher risk of developing severe gingivitis than those who wore them for 1-5 years or 6-10 years. Furthermore, the risk of gingivitis was higher in those who made dentures at a dentist, with a gingival score difference of 0.121 compared to those who made dentures at a dentist/dental technician. These findings provide important insights regarding factors that can influence the level of gingivitis in denture users in the Sungai Alang Village community and Banjar Regency and emphasize the need for more intensive dental health education to increase public awareness and understanding of dental hygiene.