Effectiveness of Three Different Types Educational Methods on Implementation of Proper Oral Hygiene Behaviour Prior to Orthodontic Treatment
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Sponsor
- Okan University
- Enrollment
- 90
- Primary Endpoint
- Plaque index(PI) for oral health assessment.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is a single-blind randomized controlled trial on fixed orthodontic appliance candidates (n = 90) assigned into a control group (n = 30) and two different study groups (n = 30 in each). Patients who requiring non-extraction fixed orthodontic treatment, crowding under 5mm in the incisors and heaving at least 20 permanent teeth with healthy periodontal tissue and devoid of caries were included in the study. The control group received a standard printed educational material assisted with verbal information. The study groups either received video assisted or hands-on training about fixed orthodontic appliance and oral hygiene. The time requirements for all three educational interventions were recorded at the initial visit. The adequacy of oral hygiene is documented through plaque and gingival indices at the initial visit and 8th week of the treatment.
Investigators
Hakan Yilmaz
Assistant Professor
Okan University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Required non-extraction fixed orthodontic treatment, agree to use conventional stainless steel brackets (Gemini series; 3M Unitek, Monrovia, California, USA), at least 20 natural permanent teeth, crowding under 5 mm in the incisors and willing to participate in our research
Exclusion Criteria
- •Dental caries, periodontal disease, systemic or chronic diseases such as diabetes, physical or mental disorders, smoking, previous orthodontic treatment, extensive dental restorations, antibiotic use during the previous 3 months, dental fluorosis and use of powered tooth brushes.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Plaque index(PI) for oral health assessment.
Time Frame: PI was measured at the 8 weeks later in each patient.
The brushing habits of the patients were checked at each appointment and were recorded with PI. This measurement of the state of oral hygiene by Silness-Löe plaque index is based on recording both soft debris and mineralized deposits on the following teeth.
Gingival index(GI) for oral health assessment.
Time Frame: GI was measured at the 8 weeks later in each patient.
This index was used to assess the severity and prevalence of gingivitis.Probe was used as a sensor for GI scoring and the mesial, distal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth were evaluated in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
Secondary Outcomes
- Time duration spent for educational interventions(Average 30 minutes)