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Mobile Oral Health Intervention Effectiveness on Orthodontic Patients' Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Literacy
Led by Alexandria University · Updated on 2024-12-24
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
29 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Orthodontic patients face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral hygiene due to the presence of fixed orthodontic appliances, which tend to increase plaque retention, leading to gingival inflammation. Oral Health Literacy (OHL) plays a role in an individual's ability to understand and implement oral hygiene instructions effectively. Mobile oral health interventions involve the use of mobile technology such as smartphones to improve oral hygiene practices and outcomes. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of a mobile oral health intervention using WhatsApp messages as compared to standard oral hygiene instructions on oral hygiene status and OHL level among orthodontic patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Mobile Oral Health Intervention Effectiveness on Orthodontic Patients' Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Literacy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances in both arches for the first time.
- Patients between the age of 16 and 25 years.
- Participants must own a smartphone with WhatsApp installed.
- Those who agree to be part of the research project and accept the informed consent.
You will not qualify if you...
- The presence of systemic diseases affecting oral health.
- Patients with cleft lip and/or palate.
- Functional and orthognathic patients.
- Previous orthodontic treatment.
- Patients with a removable appliance.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
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Research Team
N
Nermine Balbaa, BDS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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