A 8-month Study on the Use of Intra-oral Camera and Text Messages on Gingivitis Control
- Conditions
- GingivitisBehavior and Behavior Mechanisms
- Interventions
- Device: Intra Oral CameraDevice: Mobile Text Messages
- Registration Number
- NCT03439969
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Lisbon
- Brief Summary
To investigate the effects of using an intra-oral camera (IOC) during supportive periodontal therapy, and oral hygiene mobile text messages (SMS) between appointments on clinical, behavioral and psychological parameters of patients with gingivitis.
- Detailed Description
Dental hygiene behaviours are of paramount importance for controlling gingival health. There is evidence on the use of IOC and of text messages in boosting motivation, sustainability and clinical efficacy of dental hygiene behaviors. Orchestrating these two technologies is expected to create a coaction effect which could improve behavior change interventions, but the effectiveness of such strategy needs to be inspected.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 233
Gingivitis BOMP > 0.5 20 teeth (minimum 5 per quadrant) > 18 years old
periodontitis (pockets >3), smoking, orthodontics, pregnancy removable partial dentures
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Intra Oral Camera Intra Oral Camera Dental appointment, one hour and included activities that are normally part of a SPT consultation, as well as specific behavior change techniques, such as the use of reinforcement, goal-setting and feedback. Special attention was given to patient communication and words such as 'cleaning' and 'hygiene' were replaced by therapeutic synonyms (e.g. inflamed areas and controlling the inflammation). In this group, the device SOPROCARE® by Acteon was used in the examination and diagnosis and also for the establishment of therapeutic goals, strategies and skills. Mobile Text Messages Mobile Text Messages Dental appointment, one hour and included activities that are normally part of a SPT consultation, as well as specific behavior change techniques, such as the use of reinforcement, goal-setting and feedback.. Participants in the SMS group further received a total of 16 messages (SMS). One per week. Intra Oral Camera and Text Messages Intra Oral Camera Dental appointment, one hour and included activities that are normally part of a SPT consultation, as well as specific behavior change techniques, such as the use of reinforcement, goal-setting and feedback. Special attention was given to patient communication and words such as 'cleaning' and 'hygiene' were replaced by therapeutic synonyms (e.g. inflamed areas and controlling the inflammation). In this group, the device SOPROCARE® by Acteon was used in the examination and diagnosis and also for the establishment of therapeutic goals, strategies and skills.Participants also received SMS a total of 16 messages (SMS). One per week. Intra Oral Camera and Text Messages Mobile Text Messages Dental appointment, one hour and included activities that are normally part of a SPT consultation, as well as specific behavior change techniques, such as the use of reinforcement, goal-setting and feedback. Special attention was given to patient communication and words such as 'cleaning' and 'hygiene' were replaced by therapeutic synonyms (e.g. inflamed areas and controlling the inflammation). In this group, the device SOPROCARE® by Acteon was used in the examination and diagnosis and also for the establishment of therapeutic goals, strategies and skills.Participants also received SMS a total of 16 messages (SMS). One per week.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from BOMP (Bleeding on Marginal Probing) at 4 & 8 months Baseline, 4 months & 8 months Gingival bleeding Index
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HAPA (Health Action Process Approach) behavioral variables questionnaire. Baseline, 4 & 8 months. Measures adapted to oral health from previous studies with the HAPA model (Godinho et al. 2015) were used. All the HAPA variables were evaluated using a 7 point Likert-type scale, ranging from totally disagree (1) to totally agree (7), unless otherwise stated.
SMS (Short Messages Service) text messages opinion questionnaire At 4 months. Opinion about receiving SMS and how can it influence the appointment.
Intra Oral Camera opinion questionnaire At 4 and 8 months. Opinion about receiving Intra Oral camera and how can it influence the appointment.
Self-report Dental Hygiene Behaviors questionnaire. Baseline, 4 and 8 months. Level of toothbrushing and dental floss frequency.