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The practical approach to improved oral hygiene.

D E Lange1

  • 1Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Münster, FRG.

International Dental Journal
|September 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Maintaining oral health requires preventing plaque diseases like caries and periodontitis. Patient motivation, influenced by personal factors, is key, but achieving consistent oral hygiene relies on dental professionals, not group efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health
  • Dental hygiene
  • Periodontology
  • Cariology

Background:

  • Oral health preservation and restoration are achievable goals.
  • Caries and periodontitis are the two primary plaque-related oral diseases.
  • Oral hygiene status is strongly correlated with the incidence of these diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between patient understanding, motivation, and oral hygiene.
  • To investigate methods for stimulating patient interest in oral health.
  • To determine the most effective strategies for achieving a high standard of oral hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing the correlation between oral hygiene and plaque diseases.
  • Analyzing factors influencing patient motivation (social position, intelligence, personality, health attitude).
  • Illustrating techniques and methods to stimulate positive patient attitudes towards oral health.

Main Results:

  • Patient understanding and motivation are crucial for preserving oral health.
  • Individual patient motivation is significantly influenced by personal and social factors.
  • No universal scientific method exists for reliably motivating all patients.
  • Achieving optimal oral hygiene requires personalized approaches within a dental practice setting.

Conclusions:

  • Effective oral hygiene, preventing caries and periodontitis, is best achieved through dental professional intervention.
  • Patient education and motivation are essential components of oral health care.
  • Individualized strategies are necessary due to varying patient factors influencing motivation.

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