Christina J Shin1, Sophia Saeed.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were: (1) to determine which step in tooth brushing is most difficult for individuals with developmental disabilities and (2) to determine if oral hygiene instruction improves technique.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Once per week for 6 weeks, disclosing solution was applied to the teeth of 14 subjects who were observed individually in their tooth brushing technique. Fourteen distinct steps were measured on a 4-point Likert scale. Plaque score was measured after brushing.
RESULTS: The step causing greatest difficulty was "able to brush off residual, identified plaque." Steps that showed greatest improvement were "open toothpaste" and "place toothpaste on brush." The change in plaque score from the initial visit to the final visit was not statistically significant.
CONCLUSION: Oral hygiene instruction in a group and individual setting increased compliance in the initial steps of tooth brushing. ©2013 Special Care Dentistry Association and Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were: (1) to determine which step in tooth brushing is most difficult for individuals with developmental disabilities and (2) to determine if oral hygiene instruction improves technique.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Once per week for 6 weeks, disclosing solution was applied to the teeth of 14 subjects who were observed individually in their tooth brushing technique. Fourteen distinct steps were measured on a 4-point Likert scale. Plaque score was measured after brushing.
RESULTS: The step causing greatest difficulty was "able to brush off residual, identified plaque." Steps that showed greatest improvement were "open toothpaste" and "place toothpaste on brush." The change in plaque score from the initial visit to the final visit was not statistically significant.
CONCLUSION: Oral hygiene instruction in a group and individual setting increased compliance in the initial steps of tooth brushing. ©2013 Special Care Dentistry Association and Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Keywords:
access/barriers to care; developmentally disabled; oral health
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Year: 2013
PMID： 24164224 DOI： 10.1111/scd.12024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Spec Care Dentist ISSN： 0275-1879