Oral-hygiene-related self-efficacy in periodontal therapy: A 4-year longitudinal study.

Aim: Oral hygiene-related self-efficacy (OHSE) describes one's confidence to successfully execute oral hygiene behaviour. The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term course of OHSE in patients during initial periodontal therapy (IPT) and supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) and its association with clinical parameters.

Materials And Methods: Patients diagnosed with periodontitis, undergoing either IPT or SPT, were evaluated at two timepoints.