Abstract
The oral hygiene skill achievement Index (S.A.I.) is a general method for the direct, quantitative evaluation of oral hygiene skill. The S.A.I. evaluates a person's ability to manipulate a toothbrush and floss in a given fashion. It is applicable to any brushing or flossing procedure. The Index was developed to fulfill all the postulated requirements of a perfect measuring instrument. The key feature of the Index is the evaluation of the position and the motion of the cleaning device on each tooth surface. Consequently the Index provides a format for the instruction and evaluation of oral hygiene skill. Furthermore, if used in conjunction with other dental indices, it enables one to evaluate hygiene procedures and devices in a controlled fashion.
Original language | English (US) |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 143-149 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of periodontology |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1981 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Periodontics