Patient Education and Motivation in Periodontics
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Advancements - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
It is generally accepted that a motivated patient is a necessity if Periodontics is to be practiced successfully. The reason for this is that unlike patients in other areas of dentistry, the periodontal patient must be an active, knowledgeable cotherapist in treating his own disease. There is growing evidence that the patient's individual behavior is critical for success of periodontal therapy. Chronic periodontitis is an infectious disease characterized by a plaque-induced inflammatory lesion in the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, leading to breakdown of the tooth-supporting structures. If left untreated, chronic periodontitis leads to deteriorating oral health status with a potential impact on the daily life and functioning of the individual. Patients need realistic goals andunderstand that periodontal therapy is not a "quick fix" so they do not lose motivation over time. Consequently, a key issue is to motivate the patient to efficient self performed periodontal infection control. The present review article highlights the importance of patient education and motivation and its methods for successful treatment outcome.
Authors and Affiliations
Mukta V Sanikop, Shiva Charan Yadav K, Vinay Kumar MB
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- DOI 10.5866/2017.9.10048
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