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Effectiveness verification of smart toothbrush for remote oral hygiene management of developmental disabilities

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Registration Number
KCT0009510
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University Health System, Dental Hospital
Brief Summary

In period 1, the QHI index score significantly decreased from 1.93 to 0.83 in the group using the remote monitoring device, compared to an increase from 1.75 to 2.01 in the manual toothbrush group. Additionally, toothbrushing frequency, time, and cooperation increased by 0.82 ± 0.60, 0.82 ± 1.16, and 1.09 ± 0.94, respectively, with initial telemonitoring device use. However, these measures decreased by -1.45 ± 0.68, -1.09 ± 0.70, and -1.00 ± 1.00 after switching to a manual toothbrush, and decreased by -0.64 ± 0.67, -0.27 ± 1.19, and 0.09 ± 0.94 overall, respectively.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria

Among patients visiting the outpatient department of the Department of Integrated Dentistry at Yonsei University Dental Hospital, those who have been diagnosed with intellectual disability or developmental disability (autism) and whose guardian can brush their teeth or who can receive help from their guardian when brushing their teeth
- Those with 16 or more teeth including implants and bridges
- The patient's guardian is capable of using an Android-based smartphone.

Exclusion Criteria

- Patients with only primary teeth
- Patients with orthodontic devices attached to the oral cavity
- Patients receiving head and neck radiation therapy
- Pregnant women, lactating women
- When the research subject withdraws consent
- Patients deemed inappropriate by other researchers

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
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