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Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
Led by Kumeran A/L Mohan · Updated on 2026-04-01
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
87 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
K
Kumeran A/L Mohan
Lead Sponsor
I
International Islamic University Malaysia
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research looks at whether using a mobile phone app that sends push-notification reminders can help adolescent orthodontic patients keep their teeth and gums cleaner during treatment. When teenagers wear braces, it's easy for food and plaque to get stuck around brackets and wires, which can lead to gingivitis and white spot lesions if oral hygiene isn't maintained. Traditional reminders from dentists often fade over time, so this study tests a more consistent, digital approach. The app sends daily notifications reminding users to brush and care for their teeth. The study will compare three groups: App with push-notification reminders, App without reminders, and Control group with normal instructions only. Researchers will measure changes in plaque and gum health and use a questionnaire to see if the reminders also improve patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about oral hygiene. In simple terms, the project tests if short smartphone reminders can make orthodontic patients more consistent, informed, and motivated in caring for their teeth.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 12-18 years
- Suitable for upper and lower arch fixed appliance treatment
- Good oral hygiene
- Able to understand Bahasa Malaysia and/or English
- Possess a personal or parental smartphone with app access
You will not qualify if you...
- Medically compromised or syndromic patients
- Need to skip bracket bonding
- On antibiotics
- Undergoing periodontal therapy
- Already using another dental reminder or behavior-change app
- Patients with cognitive or developmental limitations preventing app use
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia
Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, 25100
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Research Team
K
Kumeran Mohan (Dr), Master of Orthodontics
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
3
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