Table 2 Results of the patients’ questionnaire. Data are given as %(n)

77.1 % (27/35)

83.3 % (25/30)

>0.05

Reason for visiting dentist

Regular check-up

85.7 % (30/35)

93.3 % (28/30)

>0.05

Complaint

14.3 % (5/35)

6.7 % (2/30)

Last dental examination

0–3 months

28.6 % (10/35)

40 % (12/30)

>0.05

3–12 months

54.3 % (19/35)

53.3 % (16/30)

>12 months

17.1 % (6/35)

6.7 % (2/30)

-

69 % (20/29)

-

-

68 % (21/31)

-

Oral hygiene: tooth brushing

<1×/day

2.9 % (1/35)

0.0 % (0/27)

>0.05

1–2×/day

88.7 % (30/35)

85.2 % (23/27)

>2×/day

11.4 % (4/35)

14.8 % (4/27)

Oral hygiene aids

Manual toothbrush

85.7 % (30/35)

62.9 % (22/35)

>0.05

Power toothbrush

31.4 % (11/35)

33.3 % (10/35)

Dental floss / inter-dental brush

31.4 % (11/35)

50 % (15/30)

Mouth rinse

48.6 % (17/35)

50 % (15/30)

Fluoride gel

5.7 % (2/35)

20 % (6/30)