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Teaching plaque control. I. A five-visit versus a two-visit program

G Söderholm, N Nobréus, R Attström

    Journal of Clinical Periodontology
    |May 1, 1982
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    Both intensive and condensed oral hygiene instruction programs effectively reduced plaque, gingival bleeding, and periodontal pockets. These positive oral health outcomes were sustained long-term, regardless of program scheduling.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Hygiene
    • Preventive Dentistry
    • Periodontology

    Background:

    • Effective oral hygiene instruction is crucial for preventing periodontal disease.
    • Optimizing the delivery format of oral hygiene education may enhance patient compliance and outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of two different scheduling formats for oral hygiene instruction programs.
    • To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of intensive versus condensed oral hygiene education on periodontal health indicators.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixty-nine white-collar employees were divided into three groups: a five-visit program, a two-visit program, and a control group.
    • Experimental groups received standardized oral hygiene instruction over 14 days, differing in visit frequency and duration.

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  • Oral hygiene outcomes, including plaque, gingival bleeding, and periodontal pockets, were assessed over a 12-week period and a 48-month maintenance phase.

    • Main Results:

    • Both the five-visit and two-visit oral hygiene instruction programs significantly reduced plaque, gingival bleeding, and periodontal pockets compared to baseline.
    • No statistically significant differences in the reduction of these periodontal parameters were observed between the five-visit and two-visit groups.
    • The positive effects on oral hygiene were maintained throughout the 48-month follow-up period for both intervention groups.

    Conclusions:

    • The frequency and duration of oral hygiene instruction visits do not impact the immediate or long-term effectiveness of periodontal health improvement.
    • Both intensive and condensed oral hygiene education programs are effective in reducing plaque, gingival bleeding, and periodontal pockets.
    • Scheduling flexibility in delivering oral hygiene instruction can be considered without compromising patient outcomes.