Abstract:Background: Although epidemiological studies have consistently shown that gingivitis is a common disease, there is considerable variation between prevalence rates. This study aimed to understand the epidemiological characteristics of gingivitis, including prevalence, severity, intraoral distribution, and associated risk factors of each classification of gingivitis, in children aged 6–12 years in Jinzhou, China.Methods: A multistage, whole-group, randomized sample of 2,880 children aged 6–12 years in Jinzhou Ci… Show more
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