Can we Still Save Dental Floss? Improving Dental Floss Adherence and Gingival Health With SMS and an Innovative Floss Holder in a Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 144
- 主要终点
- Change from BOMP (Bleeding on Marginal Probing) at 4 months
研究概览
简要总结
This study proposes to evaluate the effects of using a new floss holder (GumChuck) and the use of text messages during supportive periodontal therapy, on the psychological, behavioral and clinical parameters of patients with gingivitis, outlined by evidence and a theory-based framework.
详细描述
Despite evidence on the benefits of controlling dental biofilm for preventing gingivitis, patients have difficulty complying. Floss holder devices and SMS may be useful in enhancing both the frequency and effectiveness of dental hygiene behaviors, by increasing patients' motivation and self-regulation efforts, but scarce scientific literature supporting their worth in controlling gingivitis and the underlying psychological processes is currently available.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
盲法说明
The researcher was blind to the patients
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Gingivitis BOMP > 0.5
- •20 teeth (minimum 5 per quadrant)
- •> 18 years old
排除标准
- •periodontitis (pockets >3),
- •orthodontics,
- •pregnancy
- •removable partial dentures
研究组 & 干预措施
Control
The dental consultation was the same for all the groups.
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- Examination and diagnosis (15 min).
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- Motivation, discussion about desired outcomes and treatment needs followed by instrumentation (scaling, polishing) (30 min).
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- Therapeutic goals, therapeutic strategies, teaching skills (brushing and interproximal control with regular waxed floss at the Control group) and scheduling of the follow-up appointment (15 min).
They were properly organized in accordance with the features of each patient, such as their gingival condition, gingivitis perception, habits and expectancies concerning the treatment. The consultation time was 60 minutes and also included specific behavior change techniques, such as reinforcement, goal-setting, and feedback.
NFH - New Floss Holder
The dental consultation was the same for all the groups. They were properly organized in accordance with the features of each patient, such as their gingival condition, gingivitis perception, habits and expectancies concerning the treatment. The consultation time was 60 minutes and also included specific behavior change techniques, such as reinforcement, goal-setting, and feedback. New Floss Holder - Gum Chucks
干预措施: New Floss Holder - Gum Chucks (Device)
New Floss Holder and Short Messages
The dental consultation was the same for all the groups. They were properly organized in accordance with the features of each patient, such as their gingival condition, gingivitis perception, habits and expectancies concerning the treatment. The Intervention time was 60 minutes and also included behavior change techniques, such as reinforcement, goal-setting, and feedback. Participants in the NFH/SMS group further received a total of 16 messages (SMS).
New Floss Holder - Gum Chucks/SMS
干预措施: New Floss Holder - Gum Chucks/SMS (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Change from BOMP (Bleeding on Marginal Probing) at 4 months
时间窗: Baseline & 4 months
Gingival bleeding Index
次要结局
- SMS opinion questionnaire(4 months)
- Self-report Dental Hygiene Behaviors questionnaire.(Baseline & 4 months)
- HAPA behavioral variables questionnaire.(Baseline & 4 months)
研究者
Mario Rui Araújo
Master in Health Psychology
University of Lisbon