Status:
RECRUITING
The Effectiveness of Reinforcement of Oral Hygiene Education Through Video During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment in Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Malaya
Conditions:
Oral Hygiene Reinforcement During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Effective oral hygiene education is paramount to ensure lasting good oral hygiene habits in patients receiving fixed orthodontic treatment. Repetition and reinforcement play an important role in the s...
Detailed Description
Orthodontic treatment is a technique for straightening teeth or correcting malocclusions that has many recognised benefits, including improved aesthetics and patient self-esteem. Rapid advances in ort...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥18 years old
- Require fixed orthodontic treatment in upper and lower arches
- Agree to use conventional stainless-steel brackets
- Full-Mouth Plaque Score of 40-70%
- Absence of caries and overhanging or distorted restoration
- Stable or no periodontal diseases with the presence of Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) code 0/1/2 with no obvious evidence of interdental recession
- Have at least 20 teeth (Ozlu et al., 2021)
- Capable of using and accessing technology gadgets such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and computer
- Having access to the internet and having WhatsApp's account
Exclusion
- Presence of BPE code 3/4
- Presence of current active periodontal disease
- Smokers
- Severe or chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, etc)
- Physically impaired and syndromic patient
- Orofacial deformities
- History of previous orthodontic treatment
- Intake of antibiotics within 6 months before and during the study period
- Taking drugs that influence gingival inflammation or bleeding (eg anticoagulants, cortisone)
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06162923
Start Date
April 1 2023
End Date
November 1 2024
Last Update
April 29 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50603