The Effect of Different Motivational and Behavioral Approaches on Tooth Brushing Habits in Four-Six-Year-Old Childre

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Dental caries, dental plaque; Education; Motivational interviewing; Oral Hygiene; Toothbrushing

• Registration Number: TCTR20240628004
• Lead Sponsor: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2024-06-11
• Study Start: 2024-06-28
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1.Children aged 4-6 years
2.Parents who agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1.Parents who declined to participate in the study
2.Children with intellectual disabilities
3.Children outside the age range of 4-6 years
4.Removable orthodontic appliances or retainers; those sensitive to toothpaste; those using medications that may lead to drug-induced gingivitis; those with chronic illnesses; and those with physical limitations that might limit their ability to move freely.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental plaque index 6 month Silness and Loe method

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental Caries 6 month DMFT