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
Active Locations (1)
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Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Dentistry
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye), 61080