INDEX OF ORAL HYGIENE IN 6 YEARS OLD CHILDREN, AT SAYAUSÍ ECUADOR 2016

Abstract

AIM: Calculate the Community Simplified Oral Hygiene Index in 6 year olds from Sayausí in 2016. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative methodology, with a descriptive design of observational and transversal technique was applied. The sample consisted of 158 6-year-old patients. The diagnosis of the oral exam was performed by operators who were calibrated according to criteria of the Oral Hygiene Index (IHO-S) of Greene and Vermillon. RESULTS: The level of the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index obtained in the parish Sayausí was; 29% excellent level, 65% good level and 6% regular level. The IHOS levels in male patients presented: 29% excellent level, 65% good level and 6% regular level, in the female 29% excellent level, 64% good level and 7% regular level. CONCLUSION: The level of the Community Simplified Oral Hygiene Index in the parish is 29% excellent level, 65% good level and 6% regular level, while there is no significant difference in the level of IHOS relating to sex presenting a higher percentage, level Good with 65% in males and 64% in males; The average plaque in the parish is 0.45; while the average Calcified Plate in the parish is 0.02.