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Improving oral health: current considerations.

S Ciancio1

  • 1School of Dental Medicine, University of Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA. ciancio@buffalo.edu

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|June 6, 2003
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Improving adult oral hygiene is crucial for preventing periodontal disease. Effective plaque control, combining brushing, flossing, and mouthwash, is key to retaining teeth long-term.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry and Oral Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Periodontal disease is highly prevalent in Western adults, indicating suboptimal routine dental care.
  • The progressive nature of the disease necessitates improved oral cleanliness for long-term tooth retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of effective plaque control in minimizing periodontal disease.
  • To address the challenges of inadequate home-care routines and compliance issues in adults.

Main Methods:

  • Review of data on periodontal disease incidence and contributing factors.
  • Analysis of the effectiveness of combined oral hygiene practices (brushing, interdental cleaning, chemotherapeutic agents).

Main Results:

  • Periodontal disease can be significantly minimized through effective plaque control strategies.

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  • Most adults exhibit inadequate home-care routines, including insufficient brushing and flossing.
  • Compliance with oral hygiene practices deteriorates over time, even with regular brushing and flossing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Enhanced oral cleanliness is mandatory for adults to maintain their teeth into old age.
    • A combination of mechanical and chemotherapeutic plaque control methods is beneficial.
    • The primary challenge for dental professionals is to improve patient compliance with recommended oral hygiene practices.