Orodental Hygiene in Children With Special Needs

Last updated: January 14, 2023
Sponsor: Altinbas University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05697432
81
  • Ages 6-12
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This clinical trial aims to learn about the general oral hygiene status of children with special needs and test the effect of hygiene education on their oral and dental hygiene. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • What is the general oral hygiene status of children with special needs?

  • Does brushing education and dietary guidance to parents improve oral and dental hygiene in children with special needs? Participants will receive a complete oral and dental examination. Following this examination parents/legal guardians will be educated about the maintenance of oral and dental hygiene and dietary guidance will be provided. Patients will be evaluated one year after the education

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children with special needs
  • Aged between 6-12 years

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal
  • Being unable to complete oral examination due to lack of cooperation

Study Design

Total Participants: 150
Study Start date:
November 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
November 01, 2023

Study Description

One hundred and thirty children with special needs who are being rehabilitated at three rehabilitation centers (Maviel, Sirinler and Ugurlu Kalpler Rehabilitation Centers) in Kilis will undergo a complete oral and dental examination at which their oral bacteria (str. mutans) levels, PUFA and plaque indexes (indices that measure oral health) will be recorded. The parents/legal guardians of the children will be educated about dental hygiene toothbrushing and dietary habits leading to caries. After a year, the examination and assessments will be repeated. The change in oral hygiene indices will be evaluated.

Connect with a study center

  • Maviel Rehabilitation Center

    Kilis,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

  • Sirinler Rehabilitation Center

    Kilis,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

  • Ugurlu Kalpler Rehabilitation Center

    Kilis,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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