Open AccessSelf-reported knowledge and practice of interdental aids among people of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – A cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Khalid Gufran,
Khalid K. Alanazi,
Abdulrhman Khalid Alanazi,
Abdulmajeed Saeed Alqwiri,
Faiz Alsubaie,
Nawaf Munawir Alotaibi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_737_20
Subject(s) - interdental consonant , gingivitis , medicine , dentistry , periodontitis , dental floss , cross sectional study , gingival inflammation , oral hygiene , pathological , pathology
Periodontal disease is a common pathological oral ailment which affects the supporting structures of the teeth. Dental plaque is one of the major causes for gingivitis and periodontitis. If left untreated, this will lead to tooth loss. Studies have shown that oral prophylaxis will reduce gingival and periodontal inflammation by removing the plaque in all the surfaces. The objective was to assess knowledge and practice of interdental aids among people of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.