Initial plaque score as an indicator of patient appointment compliance
Crippen, D.J.; Wood, A.Jeffrey.; Chambers, D.W.
Journal of the California Dental Association 31(8): 621-625
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 13677404 Document Number: 565697
High plaque score is widely recognized as predicting patients' likely restorative needs and future caries risk. This study evaluated high plaque scores as predictors of patient appointment compliance behavior. It was found that high initial plaque scores can predict poor compliance with subsequent recall appointments.