THE STUDIES OF PLAQUE INDEX AND NURSING OF OUTPATIENTS AT THE DENTAL CLINIC

Chung,  Ha-Boon

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 15(4); 1977 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 1977;15(4):305-308.
Published online April 30, 1977.

치과 내원 환자의 치태침착도 및 간호에 대한연구

정하분

서울대학교 치과대학 부속병원

THE STUDIES OF PLAQUE INDEX AND NURSING OF OUTPATIENTS AT THE DENTAL CLINIC

Ha-Boon Chung

Dept. of Nursing, Infirmary of Dental College, Seoul National University

Abstract

Dental plaque has been considered as one of the major causes of inflammation. Therefore, removal of dental plaque by tooth brushing is the most important to prevent gingival and periodontal diseases and to maintain postoperative gingival health. The author executed clinical examination on 100 outpatients who were admitted to infirmary of dental college, S.N.U. The patients were examined on their tooth brushing method, frequency, habit and admitted experience to dental clinic. The obtained results were as follows; 1. The patient group who brushed with the method of Stillman, showed the lowest plaque index. 2. The examined group who brushed more frequently per a day, showed the tendency of reduced plaque index. 3. Plaque index was lowest in the group who brushed after meals and before bed. 4. The patient group who visited more frequently to dental clinic, showed the lower tendency of plague index. 5. Among the total examined group, those who recognized the importance of oral hygiene were less than 10%.