Patient Preference for Ultrasonic or Hand Instruments in Periodontal Maintenance

Lloyd K. Croft; Martha E. Nunn; Lana C. Crawford; Thomas E. Holbrook; Michael K. McGuire; Mary M. Kerger; Gloria A. Zacek

Patient Preference for Ultrasonic or Hand Instruments in Periodontal Maintenance

Lloyd K. Croft, Martha E. Nunn, Lana C. Crawford, Thomas E. Holbrook, Michael K. McGuire, Mary M. Kerger, Gloria A. Zacek

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if patients prefer ultrasonic or hand instruments forperiodontal maintenance. A questionnaire of 13 items was answered by 469 patients in three periodontal offices. The results showed a strong preference (74%) for ultrasonic instruments. The possibility of increased compliance because of this preference is discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	567-573
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Volume	23
Issue number	6
State	Published - Dec 1 2003
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Oral Surgery
Periodontics

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Patient Preference for Ultrasonic or Hand Instruments in Periodontal Maintenance

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