Nivel de conocimiento de técnicas de higiene oral en estudiantes de odontología de la UCSG semestre A-2020.

Abstract

Introduction: To carry out an adequate oral hygiene technique, it is necessary to use both chemical and mechanical cleaning elements, among them we have the toothbrush and dental floss, toothpastes, mouthwash, among others. Oral hygiene helps to keep our mouth protected from the accumulation of bacterial plaque on the teeth and removing the attached plaque. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge in dentistry students at UCSG semester A-2020. Materials and methods: study with a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective approach. A survey consisting of 11 questions was prepared. The survey was directed to the entire payroll of students from the first to fifth cycle of the dentistry career of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, which totals 343 students. Results: (87%) of those surveyed know the use of a brush, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash as an oral hygiene technique. Brushing time; (86%) indicate that the adequate brushing time is 1 to 3 minutes. Brushing technique; (29%) of the students surveyed know that the ideal way to brush teeth is through the modified bass technique. Flossing technique; (53%) of students surveyed know at least one flossing technique. Only 6% are unaware that the presence of bleeding in the gums is a consequence of the accumulation of bacterial plaque caused by poor oral hygiene technique. Discussion: Goprikishna discovered that the use of other recommended oral hygiene methods, such as dental floss and mouthwash, is little known, this does not agree with our study since 87% know the use of a brush as an oral hygiene technique, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. George J indicates that the amount of plaque removed depended to a great extent on the brushing time, taking into account that the indicated duration in seconds should be a minimum of 2 minutes. Agreeing with this study where it is stated that it is 1 to 3 minutes. In brushing technique, they did not agree with Rizzo R where he mentions that the modified Bass technique is the most accepted by oral health professionals because with this technique a more effective removal of bacterial plaque is achieved, since the percentage of students is low. who knows this technique. Conclusion: The students of this study know about the function, importance, brushing time, brushing frequency and they manage to identify that bleeding in the gums is not a normal sign of oral health. However, it is considered necessary to reinforce your knowledge on how to apply these oral hygiene techniques such as brushing and flossing techniques.