Oral-hygiene-related self-efficacy in periodontal therapy: A 4-year longitudinal study.
L ThiemannM KatzschnerG HannaAnne Brigitte KruseKirstin VachP Ratka-KrügerJohan Peter WoelberPublished in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2024)
Patients under IPT showed a significant increase of OHSE compared to those under SPT. Improved OHSE, particularly in interdental cleaning, appears to be associated with sustained success of periodontal therapy.