title: Initial plaque score as an indicator of patient appointment compliance.
abstract: High plaque score is widely recognized as predicting patients' likely restorative needs and future caries risk. This study evaluated high plaque scores as predictors of patient appointment compliance behavior. It was found that high initial plaque scores can predict poor compliance with subsequent recall appointments.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003729:Dental Care; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors