Vishnusripriya J¹*, Subair K¹, Nanditha Chandran³, Hemalatha DM¹, Aswathy Santhosh⁴ and Aswana Asok⁴

¹ Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institiute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, India
²Professor, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institiute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, India
³Reader, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institiute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, India
⁴Fourth Year BDS Student, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institiute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, India

*Corresponding Author: Vishnusripriya J, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institiute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, India.

Received: January 23, 2025; Published: January 31, 2025

Abstract

Gingival inflammation, characterized by increased crevicular fluid production and bleeding from the gingival sulcus, is the earliest symptoms of gingivitis. This bleeding is crucial for early diagnosis and prevention of advanced gingivitis, as it indicates an inflamma tory lesion in the epithelium and connective tissue. Gingival bleeding is an early sign of periodontal destruction, and its severity can be evaluated using the gingival index and bleeding on probing. Despite the lack of data on the effectiveness of periodontal personal hygiene in treating gingival bleeding, continued bleeding on probing is a reliable indicator of periodontal disintegration.

Keywords: Gingival Bleeding; Oral Hygiene; Periodontal Diseases; Smoking

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Citation: Vishnusripriya J., et al. “A Comprehensive Review on Gingival Bleeding". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.2 (2025): 86-94.

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