The role of self-administered plaque control in the management of periodontal diseases: 2. motivation, techniques and assessment

From Volume 30, Issue 3, April 2003 | Pages 110-116

Authors

Philip Ower

MSc, BDS, MGDS RCS

Specialist in Periodontics, The Periodontal Practice, 21 Devonshire Place, London, and The Briars Dental Centre, Newbury

Articles by Philip Ower

Abstract

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.

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