<![CDATA[ABSTRAKPendahuluan: Menyikat gigi merupakan salah satu metode membersihkan gigi, namun jika dilakukan dengan teknik yang keliru dapat mengakibatkan resesi gingiva. Teknik menyikat gigi Horizontal scrub adalah teknik yang sederhana tetapi memiliki potensi menyebabkan resesi gingiva. Sebagian individu menyikat gigi dengan teknik Horizontal scrub kombinasi. Informasi penelitian yang menjelaskan hubungan teknik horizontal scrub murni dan Horizontal scrub kombinasi terhadap kejadian resesi gingiva masih terbatas. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan teknik menyikat gigi Horizontal scrub murni dan horizontal scrub kombinasi terhadap kejadian resesi gingiva pada pra-lansia dan lansia di Kota Cimahi Metode: Desain penelitian yaitu analitik observasional cross-sectional. Subjek penelitian adalah pra-lansia dan lansia pada tiga kecamatan di Kota Cimahi sebanyak 165 orang. Analisis korelasi antara teknik menyikat gigi dengan resesi gingiva dengan uji Fisher dengan p-value (p<0,05) (OR<1 dan CI=95%). Hasil: Prevalensi resesi gingiva pada kelompok horizontal scrub murni sebesar 97,7% lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelompok Horizontal scrub kombinasi sebesar 82,9%. Secara statistik menunjukkan terdapat hubungan signifikan antara teknik menyikat gigi dengan kejadian resesi gingiva (p=0,003). Subjek yang menggunakan teknik horizontal scrub murni memiliki resiko lebih tinggi mengalami resesi gingiva dibandingkan kelompok horizontal scrub kombinasi (OR= 0,114; 95%CI: 0,027-0,484) Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara teknik menyikat gigi Horizontal scrub murni dan Horizontal scrub kombinasi dengan kejadian resesi gingiva (p=0,003; OR=0,114; 95% CI: 0,027-0,484). Perlu penguatan kembali edukasi teknik menyikat gigi pada pasien 45 tahun ke atas sebagai upaya pencegahan resesi gingiva.KATA KUNCI: Horizontal scrub; menyikat gigi; resesi gingivaThe association between pure and combined horizontal scrub technique and gingival recession among pre-elderly and elderly individuals in cimahi city: Study cross-sectional ABSTRACT Introduction: Toothbrushing is one of the most common methods of maintaining oral hygiene, however, when performed incorrectly, it may lead to gingival recession. The horizontal scrub technique is simple and widely used, but it may pose a risk of gingival recession. In practice, some individuals apply the horizontal scrub technique in combination with other brushing movements. Information regarding the association between pure horizontal scrub and combined horizontal scrub toothbrushing techniques and the occurrence of gingival recession remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the association between pure horizontal scrub and combined horizontal scrub toothbrushing techniques and the occurrence of gingival recession among pre-elderly and elderly individuals in Cimahi City. Methods: This study employed an observational analytic cross-sectional design. The study subjects were pre-elderly and elderly individuals from three sub-districts in Cimahi City, with a total of 165 participants. The association between toothbrushing technique and gingival recession was analyzed using Fisher’s Exact Test with a significance level of p<0.05 and 95% confidence interval. Results: The prevalence of gingival recession in the pure horizontal scrub technique group (97.7%) was higher than that in the combined horizontal scrub technique group (82.9%). Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between toothbrushing technique and the occurrence of gingival recession (p=0.003). Subjects using the pure horizontal scrub technique were at a significantly higher risk of developing gingival recession compared to those using the combined horizontal scrub technique (OR=0.114; 95% CI: 0.027-0.484) Conclusions: There was a significant association between the pure horizontal scrub technique and combined horizontal scrub toothbrushing techniques of gingival recession. Reinforcement of toothbrushing technique education for patients aged 45 years and older is needed as an effort to prevent gingival recession.KEY WORDS: Horizontal scrub; toothbrushing; gingival recession]]>
