N/A N=44 Randomized Triple-blind Prevention

The Effect of Using Mobile Applications for Improving Oral Hygiene

Orthodontic Appliance Complication

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Nov 2017

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Plaque Index — 0.8050; 0.8959; 0.6677; 0.9891 units on a scale — p=0.0444

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Mobile phone application (Behavioral); Verbal oral hygiene instructions (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 12+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Primary completion: Jul 2016

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

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.

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.

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