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Assessment of oral self-care in patients with periodontitis: A pilot study in a dental school clinic in Japan
BMC Oral Health, 11/02/09
Saito A et al. – The clinical utilization of the present questionnaire facilitates the inclusion of multiple aspects of patient information, before initiation of periodontal treatment. The significant associations that were found between some of the self–care behaviors and oral hygiene levels document the important role of patient–centered oral health assessment in periodontal care.
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