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 |
|---|---|
| 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 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Patient Preference for Ultrasonic or Hand Instruments in Periodontal Maintenance. / Croft, Lloyd K.; Nunn, Martha E.; Crawford, Lana C.; Holbrook, Thomas E.; McGuire, Michael K.; Kerger, Mary M.; Zacek, Gloria A.
In: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Vol. 23, No. 6, 12.2003, p. 567-573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Croft, Lloyd K.
AU - Nunn, Martha E.
AU - Crawford, Lana C.
AU - Holbrook, Thomas E.
AU - McGuire, Michael K.
AU - Kerger, Mary M.
AU - Zacek, Gloria A.
PY - 2003/12
Y1 - 2003/12
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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VL - 23
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JO - International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
JF - International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
SN - 0198-7569
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