The role of self-administered plaque control in the management of periodontal diseases: 2. Motivation, techniques and assessment.
The delivery of oral hygiene advice is a crucial component of the management of patients susceptible to periodontal disease. However, the complexity of the issues surrounding such advice is frequently underestimated. It is not simply a question of manual dexterity; many factors influence compliance and motivation, including lifestyle, beliefs, attitude and understanding, and such factors need to be taken into account in order to effect permanent change in a patient's habits. This article reviews these issues and examines oral hygiene techniques and methods of assessment.
Ower
Philip
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Briars Dental Centre, Newbury.
D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006267:Health Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000193:education* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012648:Self Care