J Korean Acad Oral Health.  2018 Jun;42(2):40-45. 10.11149/jkaoh.2018.42.2.40.

Effects of plaque control according to professional toothbrushing and oral health education of orthodontic patients

• Kim YJ
• Jeong HJ
• Yun JW
• Kim YH
• Yoon HS
• Lee SM
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2421275
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11149/jkaoh.2018.42.2.40

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to contribute to the development of an oral health education program on organized professional toothbrushing by determining its effects on plaque control in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
METHODS
The subjects in the experimental group participated in the professional toothbrushing and oral health education weekly for 4 weeks, and those in the control group participated in the same program without professional toothbrushing education.
RESULTS
The difference in knowledge, attitude, and behaviors on oral health was higher among the experimental group who underwent professional toothbrushing and oral health education program than those in the control group. The effects of toothbrushing time on the plaque index were significantly lower in experimental group than those in the control group.
CONCLUSIONS
It is suggested that adequate oral health and professional toothbrushing education program should be implemented to improve oral health.

Keyword

Orthodontic paitents; Professional toothbrushing; Dental plaque control

MeSH Terms

Education*
Humans
Oral Health*
Toothbrushing*

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