Abstract

Using plaque scores as the measurement criterion, two different methods of teaching plaque control skills were tested. Based on initial plaque scores, 25 patients with periodontal disease were paired and divided into two groups: a "step-by-step" and "all-in-one" group. The subjects of both groups were given four one-half hour appointments of instruction. Members of the "step-by-step" group were taught in three successive appointments a horizontal scrub toothbrushing method, how to floss and how to use the Perio Aid. All members of the "all-in-one" group were taught how to use all three oral hygiene instruments at the first appointment. No additional information or instruction was given to members of this group at later appointments unless specifically requested.

Before instruction the "step-by-step" group had a mean plaque score of 62.3% and the "all-in-one" group a mean plaque score of 66.9%. Two weeks post instruction the means were 33.8 and 30.1 respectively. The results indicate that either teaching method is effective in teaching plaque removal skills.

LLU Discipline

Periodontics

Department

Periodontics

School

Graduate School

First Advisor

Jan Egelberg

Second Advisor

W. Eugene Rathbun

Third Advisor

Robert D. Kiger

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Level

M.S.

Year Degree Awarded

1977

Date (Title Page)

3-1977

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Dental Plaque; Patient Education

Type

Thesis

Page Count

v; 17

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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