Motivational Interviewing in Orthodontic Patients

Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in Improving Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients

The purpose of this study is to determine whether motivational interviewing is effective in improving oral hygiene in orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances, within the first six months of treatment
• Eruption completed (except for the third molars) or late mixed dentition.
• Caucasian

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Periodontal disease
• Systemic illness
• Medical treatment