Motivational Interviewing in Orthodontic Patients
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene
- Registration Number
- NCT02829567
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether motivational interviewing is effective in improving oral hygiene in orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 130
Inclusion Criteria
- Orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances, within the first six months of treatment
- Eruption completed (except for the third molars) or late mixed dentition.
- Caucasian
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy
- Periodontal disease
- Systemic illness
- Medical treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Assess change in oral hygiene using plaque index Löe & Silness Baseline, 1 month and 6 months Plaque index Löe \& Silness (Time: baseline, 1 month and 6 months)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Assess change in oral hygiene using gingival index Löe & Silness Baseline, 1 month and 6 months Gingival index Löe \& Silness ( Time: baseline, 1 month and 6 months)
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What molecular mechanisms underlie motivational interviewing's impact on oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances?
How does motivational interviewing compare to standard oral hygiene education in improving plaque control among orthodontic patients?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict orthodontic patient responsiveness to motivational interviewing interventions?
What adverse events are associated with motivational interviewing protocols in dental care settings and how are they managed?
What combination approaches integrate motivational interviewing with other behavioral therapies for enhanced oral hygiene outcomes in orthodontic treatment?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital Odontològic Universitat de Barcelona
🇪🇸L´Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Hospital Odontològic Universitat de Barcelona🇪🇸L´Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain