The Effect of Using Mobile Applications for Improving Oral Hygiene in Patients With Orthodontic Fixed Appliances: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
- Enrollment
- 44
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Gingival Index
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study aims to investigate the effect of the use of mobile phone application sending reminders to patients with orthodontic fixed appliances on oral hygiene.
Detailed Description
Subjects were randomized into two groups, the first group received a mobile application that sends active reminders notifications of oral hygiene. The second group received verbal oral hygiene instructions during their regular visits to the orthodontics clinics.
Investigators
Omar Alkadhi
Lecturer
Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Participants were having orthodontic fixed appliance treatment.
- •Participants were aged 12 years old and above, owned mobile phones and did not have mental or physical disabilities.
- •Participants were willing to comply with given oral hygiene instructions.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Gingival Index
Time Frame: At baseline and after 4 weeks.
Gingival index: 0, normal gingiva, 1, mild inflammation - slight change in color, slight edema and no bleeding on probing, 2, moderate inflammation - redness, edema and glazing and bleeding on probing, 3, severe inflammation - marked redness and edema, ulceration and tendency to spontaneous bleeding.
Change in Plaque Index
Time Frame: At baseline and after 4 weeks.
Plaque index: 0, no plaque, 1, plaque seen on the tip of the explorer or with disclosing agent, 2. plaque seen with the naked eye, 3, abundance of plaque.