Smartphone App Impact on Oral Hygiene in Orthodontics

NCT06865625 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023/319
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to compare changes in gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), and gingival bleeding index (GBI) values in fixed orthodontic patients. Participants were classified into two groups based on their oral hygiene: those using the Dentabuddy app for oral hygiene improvement and those receiving assistant-led toothbrushing training. Will the use of the Dentabuddy application lead to differences in oral hygiene levels? Can adolescents effectively utilize the program? Participants will compare the effectiveness of the smartphone application with a group receiving traditional oral hygiene motivation. Participants: Will use the program according to the designated time intervals. Will attend their appointments regularly.

Conditions

Oral Hygiene Education Methods

Keywords

mobile application

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Oral hygiene in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment

  Participants whose oral hygiene scores are monitored through the use of the Dentabuddy application. The Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PI) are assessed on four surfaces of each tooth (mesial, distal, buccal/labial, and lingual) using a scale from 0 to 3. The total score from all evaluated sites is summed and divided by the total number of teeth to obtain the mean GI and PI values. A reduction in values will indicate a positive outcome of the study.

  From August to November 2023

Study Arms (6)

Dentabuddy Group with good oral hygiene

Individuals with good oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through the Dentabuddy application.

Behavioral: mobile application

Dentabuddy Group with fair oral hygiene

Individuals with fair oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through the Dentabuddy application.

Behavioral: mobile application

Dentabuddy Group with poor oral hygiene

Individuals with poor oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through the Dentabuddy application.

Behavioral: mobile application

Assistant based trainning with good oral hygiene Group

Individuals with good oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through traditional methods.

Behavioral: traditional oral hygiene motivation

Assistant based trainning with fair oral hygiene Group

Individuals with fair oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through traditional methods.

Behavioral: traditional oral hygiene motivation

Assistant based trainning with poor oral hygiene Group

Individuals with poor oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through traditional methods.

Behavioral: traditional oral hygiene motivation

Interventions

mobile application BEHAVIORAL

In this study, unlike similar studies in the literature, participants were grouped based on their oral hygiene status.

Dentabuddy Group with fair oral hygiene; Dentabuddy Group with good oral hygiene; Dentabuddy Group with poor oral hygiene

traditional oral hygiene motivation BEHAVIORAL

The group demonstrating the brushing technique on a braces model

Assistant based trainning with fair oral hygiene Group; Assistant based trainning with good oral hygiene Group; Assistant based trainning with poor oral hygiene Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Faculty of Dentistry

You may qualify if:

• no missing teeth,
• no systemic diseases or medications,
• complete permanent dentition,
• ability to maintain personal oral hygiene

You may not qualify if:

• dental treatment affecting oral hygiene

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Necmettin Erbakan University

Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Zotti F, Dalessandri D, Salgarello S, Piancino M, Bonetti S, Visconti L, Paganelli C. Usefulness of an app in improving oral hygiene compliance in adolescent orthodontic patients. Angle Orthod. 2016 Jan;86(1):101-7. doi: 10.2319/010915-19.1. Epub 2015 Mar 23.

  PMID: 25799001 RESULT

Study Officials

• Seda Sağoğlu, Research Assistant

  Konya Necmettin Erbaka University Faculty of Dentistry

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 3 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator / Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 6, 2025
• First Posted: March 10, 2025
• Study Start: August 3, 2023
• Primary Completion: September 3, 2023
• Study Completion: November 3, 2023
• Last Updated: March 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

TU (1)