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KMID : 1023420080080040261
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2008 Volume.8 No. 4 p.261 ~ p.266
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Change in Periodontal Status by Professional Toothbrushing, and Patients` Satisfaction
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Kim Chang-Hee
Kim Jin
Kim Chang-Uk
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the toothpick method, one of professional toothbrushing methods, on the prevention of periodontal diseases and the satisfaction level of patients with that. The subjects in this study were 33 patients who included 16 men and 17 women. After the toothpick method was applied to the selected patients from January 9 to February 28, 2008, the collected data were analyzed with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) 12.0 program. The findings of the study were as follows: First, the patients investigated showed a 0.71 reduction in PI than in the past. The index of bleeding upon probing stood at 5.12, which dropped from 8.09 in the beginning. Second, the patients gave a mean of 4.20 to the professional toothbrushing out of possible five points, which showed that they expressed satisfaction with that. Third, as for the relationship between general characteristics and satisfaction level, the women were more satisfied with that(4.25±0 .33). By age group, those who were in their 60s and up found that more satisfactory (4.31±0.30). Fourth, as to changes in oral symptoms by gender, the largest number of the men and women considered their gums to become healthier after the professional toothbrushing was applied. The above-mentioned findings suggested that dental institutions should be equipped with well-educated oral health care personnels who are responsible for the periodontal health of patients, and the development of oral health promotion programs is urgently required as well.
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KEYWORD
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Professional toothbrushing, Satisfaction level of patients, Dental plaque
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