Evaluation of the Awareness of Patients Applying to the Periodontology Clinic on Oral Hygiene Habits According to Periodontal Status

Authors : Kevser Sökmen

Pages : 29-40

Doi:10.51122/neudentj.2025.139

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Publication Date : 2025-04-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the awareness of patients applying to the periodontology clinic about oral hygiene habits (OHH) according to their periodontal status through a survey. Material and Methods: 400 volunteer patients who applied to the periodontology clinic and were diagnosed with periodontitis (n=200) and gingivitis (n=200)) after clinical and radiographic examination were included in the study. Questionnaires including demographic data and oral hygiene habits were directed to the patients in the form of mutual question-answer. Results: In the gingivitis group, the incidence rate in female individuals between the ages of 18-39, university graduates, non-smokers were found to be statistically higher than in the periodontitis group (p<0.05). In the gingivitis group, the rate of knowing what the bleeding in the gingiva is a symptom of, the rate of brushing teeth twice or more a day, the rate of using electric toothbrushes were found to be statistically higher than the periodontitis group (p<0.05). The rate of using toothpicks in the periodontitis group was statistically significantly higher than the gingivitis group (p<0.05). No statistical difference was found between the two groups in terms of other findings (p>0.05). Conclusion: In line with the results of this study, it has been shown that patients have insufficient knowledge about the use of auxiliary oral hygiene tools other than toothbrushes. It was determined that oral hygiene education and motivation of patients should be provided.
Keywords : gingivitis, periodontitis, oral hijyen, ağız sağlığı