Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Social Media on Oral Hygiene With Orthodontic Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Karadeniz Technical University

Conditions:

Periodontal Inflammation

Orthodontic Appliance Complication

Eligibility:

All Genders

14-20 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of traditional and social media motivation strategies in improving oral hygiene with fixed orthodontic treatment.

Detailed Description

In this prospective, controlled clinical trial, 44 orthodontic patients were equally allocated to a social media (Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter)) and control group. The control group received onl...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Class 1 malocclusion who had simple or moderate crowding and did not require tooth extraction.

Exclusion

  • Patients with functional appliances; surgical patients; those with a history of periodontitis, poor orthodontic hygiene, and/or physical or mental disabilities were excluded from the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 27 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 4 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06886984

Start Date

October 27 2022

End Date

January 4 2024

Last Update

March 20 2025

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Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Dentistry

Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye), 61080

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