Gender specific prevalence of gingival disease among the patients visiting baqai dental hospital

The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of gingival disease with regards to the age and sex of the patients who sought treatment from Baqai Dental Hospital. Out of 746 patients, 524 [71.18% male and 28.82% female] were diagnosed as suffering from gingivitis, both acute and chronic. Standard protocol procedures for examination and diagnosis of gingival disease were followed. Lack of proper oral hygiene was concluded as the dominant causative factor