Patient preference for ultrasonic or hand instruments in periodontal maintenance.
The purpose of this study was to determine if patients prefer ultrasonic or hand instruments for periodontal maintenance. A questionnaire of 13 items was answered by 469 patients in three periodontal offices. The results showed a strong preference (74%) for ultrasonic instruments. The possibility of increased compliance because of this preference is discussed.
Croft
Lloyd K
LK
Department of Periodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School, Texas 78229-3900, USA.
Nunn
Martha E
ME
Crawford
Lana C
LC
Holbrook
Thomas E
TE
McGuire
Michael K
MK
Kerger
Mary M
MM
Zacek
Gloria A
GA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003762:Dental Instruments; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000523:psychology