IMPACT OF INTERDENTAL AIDS USAGE AND PROFESSIONAL ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS ON PERIODONTAL HEALTH STATUS OF PATIENTS IN CHENNAI - AN RETROSPECTIVE CROSS- SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

Abstract

Periodontal diseases are well-known to be brought on and spread by dental plaque. According to epidemiological research, tooth plaque accumulation and periodontal disease severity are positively correlated. The standard of defence against periodontal diseases has traditionally been twice-weekly professional mechanical tooth cleaning in addition to daily thorough mechanical plaque removal. According to epidemiological research, tooth plaque accumulation and periodontal disease severity are positively correlated.

The standard of defence against periodontal diseases has traditionally been twice-weekly professional mechanical tooth cleaning in addition to daily thorough mechanical plaque removal.

The total viable counts of bacteria in deep and shallow pockets and important bacteria species such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans decreased in number.

These results are in line with a meta-review published in 2015, which found that the majority of known research has failed to show that flossing effectively removes plaque. This failure may be related to technical issues or poor patient compliance. In fact, additional use of floss helps in plaque reduction compared to tooth brushing alone, even in young patients with intact papilla. The option of an appropriate interdental cleaning aid is also influenced by the ease of use, size of interdental space, acceptability, dexterity, and motivation of the individual.