Table 1 Results of the oral health questionnaire in patients before endoprosthesis (EP)
Parameter | Patients before EP (n = 172) |
|---|---|
Self-reported oral symptoms | |
Sensitive teeth | 12.8 |
Bleeding gums | 12.2 |
Bad taste | 18.0 |
Dental visiting and therapy before EP | |
Dental consultation prior to EP | 18.6 |
Dentist knowledge on the planned EP | 25.0 |
Regular professional tooth cleaning | 48.3 |
Previous periodontal therapy | 24.4 |
Information about oral health and EP | |
Information on oral health and EP | 35.5 |
Information from dentist | 12.2 |
Information from orthopaedic surgeon | 32.6 |
Information on oral hygiene and EP | 31.5 |
Do you feel well educated on oral health? | 62.8 |
Personal oral behaviour/home care | |
Manual toothbrush | 65.7 |
Powered toothbrush | 35.5 |
Interdental cleaning | 29.1 |
Oral rinse | 40.7 |
Fluoride gel | 3.5 |