INFLAMMATORY AND MICROBIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF CHRONIC GINGIVITIS IN YOUNG ADULTS
Keywords:
chronic gingivitis, oral inflammation, periodontal disease, microbiology, plaque index, oral hygieneAbstract
Chronic gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and remains a major public health problem worldwide. The disease is associated with microbial biofilm accumulation, local inflammatory response, and progressive periodontal tissue damage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the inflammatory and microbiological characteristics of chronic gingivitis in young adults and determine the clinical significance of oral hygiene indicators. The study included 46 patients with clinically confirmed chronic gingivitis. Clinical, microbiological, and laboratory evaluations were performed. Elevated plaque index, gingival bleeding index, and increased prevalence of pathogenic oral microorganisms were significantly associated with disease severity. Statistical analysis demonstrated a strong positive correlation between plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation (r = 0.74; p <0.001). The findings confirm the important role of microbial imbalance and inflammatory activity in chronic gingivitis progression.
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