Mobile Oral Health Intervention Effectiveness on Orthodontic Patients' Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Literacy

Last updated: December 20, 2024
Sponsor: Alexandria University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Mobile Oral Health Intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06734325
0913-05/2024
  • Ages 16-25
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances in both arches forthe first time.

  2. Patients between the age of 16 and 25 years.

  3. Participants must own a smartphone with WhatsApp installed.

  4. Those who agree to be part of the research project and accept the informed consent.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. The presence of systemic diseases affecting oral health.

  2. Patients with cleft lip and/or palate.

  3. Functional and orthognathic patients.

  4. Previous orthodontic treatment.

  5. Patients with a removable appliance.

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Mobile Oral Health Intervention
Phase:
Study Start date:
November 10, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University

    Alexandria,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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