Study of the effectiveness of the line products for individual oral hygiene in children with chronic gingivitis and palliative status

Background. Periodontal diseases, including chronic gingivitis (ICD-10 code K05.1), are widespread among children and adolescents, especially among patients with palliative status. In this category of patients, oral hygiene is often unsatisfactory due to limited physical abilities and insufficient awareness of parents and medical staff. This leads to a decrease in the quality of life of young patients and the development of oral complications.

Materials and methods. The study included 56 adolescents aged 9 to 16 years diagnosed with chronic gingivitis (K05.1) and concomitant somatic diseases. The children were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in the first group were provided with an individualized oral hygiene program using Splat products, while the second group received standard oral hygiene tools. The effectiveness was evaluated based on the dynamics of OHI-S, PMA, PBI indices and the Rosenberg scale for halitosis intensity. Additionally, microbiological analysis of oral mucosa smears was performed.

Results. Incorporation of Splat oral care products (bioactive children’s toothpaste, Splat Junior Magic Foam mousse, and Splat Smilex Ortho+ single-tufted brush) into individual oral hygiene routines during comprehensive treatment of chronic gingivitis demonstrated high efficacy, confirmed by objective data and index-based evaluation. Microbiological analysis at baseline revealed a predominance of potentially pathogenic microorganisms (S. viridans, S. aureus, C. albicans), followed by improvement in the oral microbiome composition after comprehensive therapy. Clinical improvements were observed in both groups, indicating effective hygiene care regardless of product type. However, differences between the groups were not statistically significant.

Conclusion. Splat oral care products (bioactive children’s toothpaste with calcium hydroxyapatite and Luctatol system, Splat Junior Magic Foam mousse, and Splat Smilex Ortho+ single-tufted brush) can be recommended for widespread use in individual oral hygiene as part of comprehensive treatment of chronic gingivitis in children with palliative status, with prior education and hygiene monitoring.

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