Interdental brushing behaviour in adults: Influence of periodontal status and socioeconomic factors
Pasquale Santamaria, Francesco Fanelli, Rohan Mangalpara, Thamara Kumar, Sarah Van Der Lith, Giuseppe Troiano, Luigi Nibali · 2026
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Santamaria and six co-authors study interdental brushing habits in adults by gum disease status and social factors, in a study from twenty twenty-six. Three hundred seventy-five patients at a London hospital complete questionnaires. Gum stage, income, and habits are linked statistically. Daily brush use between teeth sits at sixty-three percent.
Advanced gum disease patients brush daily far more often. Higher income and older age also predict regular use. Current smoking strongly predicts not brushing. Pain, discomfort, and cost are the common barriers. Younger, poorer, early-stage smokers form the group needing tailored advice.
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| CREATOR | Pasquale Santamaria, Francesco Fanelli, Rohan Mangalpara, Thamara Kumar, Sarah Van Der Lith, Giuseppe Troiano, Luigi Nibali |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |