NCT04018534

Brief Summary

This study is a single-blind randomized controlled trial on fixed orthodontic appliance candidates (n = 90) assigned into a control group (n = 30) and two different study groups (n = 30 in each). Patients who requiring non-extraction fixed orthodontic treatment, crowding under 5mm in the incisors and heaving at least 20 permanent teeth with healthy periodontal tissue and devoid of caries were included in the study. The control group received a standard printed educational material assisted with verbal information. The study groups either received video assisted or hands-on training about fixed orthodontic appliance and oral hygiene. The time requirements for all three educational interventions were recorded at the initial visit. The adequacy of oral hygiene is documented through plaque and gingival indices at the initial visit and 8th week of the treatment.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2014

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 5, 2014

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 6, 2016

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 24, 2018

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 7, 2019

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 12, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

July 12, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

July 7, 2019

Last Update Submit

July 11, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Plaque index(PI) for oral health assessment.

    The brushing habits of the patients were checked at each appointment and were recorded with PI. This measurement of the state of oral hygiene by Silness-Löe plaque index is based on recording both soft debris and mineralized deposits on the following teeth.

    PI was measured at the 8 weeks later in each patient.

  • Gingival index(GI) for oral health assessment.

    This index was used to assess the severity and prevalence of gingivitis.Probe was used as a sensor for GI scoring and the mesial, distal, buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth were evaluated in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.

    GI was measured at the 8 weeks later in each patient.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Time duration spent for educational interventions

    Average 30 minutes

Study Arms (3)

Control group

EXPERIMENTAL

The patients in control group received a standard printed educational material assisted with verbal information in accordance with British Orthodontics Society(BOS) educational goals.

Behavioral: Standard Verbal/Written Education

Video assisted education group

EXPERIMENTAL

The patients in one of the study groups received a video assisted education

Behavioral: Video Assisted Education

Hands-on training group

EXPERIMENTAL

The patients in other study group received a hands-on training.

Behavioral: Hands-on Training

Interventions

This patients as control group received a standard printed educational material assisted with verbal information in accordance with British Orthodontics Society (BOS) educational goals.

Control group

The video training consisted of two separate sessions, each one lasting 5 minutes, one about the treatment materials and the other about the oral hygiene successively and in compliance with the British Orthodontics Society (BOS) educational obligations. All of the candidates were allowed to rewind and watch the video presentation until they reach all of the educational goals. The accomplishment of the educational goals was documented through a written examination form filled in by the candidates themselves. All of the candidates have rated fullscore in the written examinations on both topics.

Video assisted education group

The hands-on training consisting of two separate sessions was performed by one of the authors (E.A). The first is about the treatment materials and the second one is about the oral hygiene successively. They are in accordance with the British Orthodontics Society (BOS) educational obligations. All of the patients were allowed to ask questions freely until they reach all of the educational goals. The accomplishments of the educational goals were documented through a written examination form filled in by the candidates themselves. All of the candidates have rated fullscore in the written examinations on both topics. The time requirements for all three different educational interventions were recorded separately.

Hands-on training group

Eligibility Criteria

Age12 Years - 22 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Required non-extraction fixed orthodontic treatment, agree to use conventional stainless steel brackets (Gemini series; 3M Unitek, Monrovia, California, USA), at least 20 natural permanent teeth, crowding under 5 mm in the incisors and willing to participate in our research

You may not qualify if:

  • Dental caries, periodontal disease, systemic or chronic diseases such as diabetes, physical or mental disorders, smoking, previous orthodontic treatment, extensive dental restorations, antibiotic use during the previous 3 months, dental fluorosis and use of powered tooth brushes.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Ozlu FC, Aktunc E, Yilmaz H, Karadeniz EI. Effectiveness of three different types of educational methods on implementation of proper oral hygiene behaviour prior to orthodontic treatment. Dental Press J Orthod. 2021 Mar 22;26(1):e2119248. doi: 10.1590/2177-6709.26.1.e2119248.oar. eCollection 2021.

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: 90 consecutive fixed orthodontic appliance treatment candidates in compliance with the above mentioned criteria were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 30 in each); Control group: The patients in control group received a standard printed educational material assisted with verbal information in accordance with BOS educational goals. Study group 1: The patients in one of the study groups received a video assisted education . Study group 2: The patients in other study group received a hands-on training.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 7, 2019

First Posted

July 12, 2019

Study Start

May 5, 2014

Primary Completion

June 6, 2016

Study Completion

November 24, 2018

Last Updated

July 12, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07