Patient perceptions regarding benefits of single visit scale and polish: A randomised controlled trial

Clare Jones; Tatiana V. Macfarlane; Keith M. Milsom; Philip Ratcliffe; Annette Wyllie; Martin Tickle

doi:10.1186/1472-6831-13-50

Patient perceptions regarding benefits of single visit scale and polish: A randomised controlled trial

Clare Jones, Tatiana V. Macfarlane, Keith M. Milsom, Philip Ratcliffe, Annette Wyllie, Martin Tickle

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Background: Single visit scale and polish is frequently carried out in dental practices however there is little evidence to support (or refute) its clinical effectiveness. The purpose of this research was to compare patient-reported outcomes between groups receiving a scale and polish at 6-, 12-, and 24-month intervals. Outcomes recorded included participants' subjective assessment of their oral cleanliness; the perceived importance of scale and polish for oral health and aesthetics; and frequency at which this treatment is required. Methods: A practice-based randomised control trial was undertaken, with a 24-month follow-up period. Participants were healthy adults with no significant periodontal disease (BPE codes

Original language	English
Article number	50
Journal	BMC Oral Health
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-13-50
Publication status	Published - 3 Oct 2013

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Patient-reported outcomes
Practice-based RCT
Routine scale and polish

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