Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the gingival melanin pigmentation in the Indian pediatric population. The aim of this study is to find any association between age and melanin distribution, age and intensity of melanin distribution, sex and melanin distribution, sex and intensity of melanin...
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| description | Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the gingival melanin pigmentation in the Indian pediatric population. The aim of this study is to find any association between age and melanin distribution, age and intensity of melanin distribution, sex and melanin distribution, sex and intensity of melanin distribution, skin tone and melanin distribution, skin tone and intensity of melanin distribution and finally the association between melanin distribution and intensity. Background: Pigmentation on the interdental papilla, attached and marginal gingiva is commonly found in various races across the world. There is lack of literature for documentation of the same in the pediatric population. Materials and Methods: Intensity of melanin pigmentation was observed by the gingival melanin pigmentation index (class 1- class 6) as given by Ponnaiyan et al. This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in the Institution. 100 children were selected from the age group of 1-12 years of age. The association between the various parameters were verified using Chi square test. Results: With the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that the distribution of melanin pigmentation is not affected by age, sex and skin color. The intensity of melanin pigmentation is not affected by age and sex. The skin colour can be used as a predictor to know the intensity of melanin pigmentation in both anteriors and posteriors. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1649c1ee048347e79665b4654eedf26c2022-12-22T01:11:28ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care2249-48632019-01-01882623262710.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_332_19Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational studyJerusha Santa PackyanathanG LavanyaAim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the gingival melanin pigmentation in the Indian pediatric population. The aim of this study is to find any association between age and melanin distribution, age and intensity of melanin distribution, sex and melanin distribution, sex and intensity of melanin distribution, skin tone and melanin distribution, skin tone and intensity of melanin distribution and finally the association between melanin distribution and intensity. Background: Pigmentation on the interdental papilla, attached and marginal gingiva is commonly found in various races across the world. There is lack of literature for documentation of the same in the pediatric population. Materials and Methods: Intensity of melanin pigmentation was observed by the gingival melanin pigmentation index (class 1- class 6) as given by Ponnaiyan et al. This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in the Institution. 100 children were selected from the age group of 1-12 years of age. The association between the various parameters were verified using Chi square test. Results: With the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that the distribution of melanin pigmentation is not affected by age, sex and skin color. The intensity of melanin pigmentation is not affected by age and sex. The skin colour can be used as a predictor to know the intensity of melanin pigmentation in both anteriors and posteriors.http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2019;volume=8;issue=8;spage=2623;epage=2627;aulast=PackyanathanGingivaIndianintensity and melanin distributionmelanin pigmentationpedodonticsskin tone |
| spellingShingle | Jerusha Santa Packyanathan G Lavanya Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care Gingiva Indian intensity and melanin distribution melanin pigmentation pedodontics skin tone |
| title | Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study |
| title_full | Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study |
| title_short | Evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population– An observational study |
| title_sort | evaluation of gingival melanin pigmentation in pediatric population an observational study |
| topic | Gingiva Indian intensity and melanin distribution melanin pigmentation pedodontics skin tone |
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