Promoting behavioural changes to improve oral hygiene in patients with periodontal diseases: a systematic review.

CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of the current evidence, OH may be reinforced in patients with periodontal diseases by psychological interventions based on cognitive constructs and MI principles provided by oral health professionals. However, no conclusion can be drawn on their specific clinical efficacy as measured by reduction of plaque and bleeding scores over time.
PMID: 31912530 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology - January 6, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Carra MC, Detzen L, Kitzmann J, Woelber JP, Ramseier CA, Bouchard P Tags: J Clin Periodontol Source Type: research