N/A
Completed N=44
The Effect of Using Mobile Applications for Improving Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03109769 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
44
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Plaque Index — 0.8050; 0.8959; 0.6677; 0.9891 units on a scale — p=0.0444
Summary
The study aims to investigate the effect of the use of mobile phone application sending reminders to patients with orthodontic fixed appliances on oral hygiene.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Plaque Index |
0.8050; 0.8959; 0.6677; 0.9891 | 0.0444 sig |
| PRIMARY Change in Gingival Index |
0.3450; 0.4927; 0.2273; 0.5941 | 0.0283 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Participants were having orthodontic fixed appliance treatment.
- Participants were aged 12 years old and above, owned mobile phones and did not have mental or physical disabilities.
- Participants were willing to comply with given oral hygiene instructions.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03109769). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.