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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.
The Dentabuddy application is a free oral hygiene improvement tool available for download on the Google Play Store. This study will include 60 patients aged 12-18 years who have been undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment for at least six months. Patients will be classified into good, fair, and poor oral hygiene groups based on the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), assessed by the second researcher. Using the Research Randomizer website, participants will be randomly assigned to either the Dentabuddy group or the assistant-supported training group.
Gingival Index (GI), Plaque Index (PI), and Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI) values will be recorded at baseline, after one month, and after three months. These data will be compared between groups. Additionally, at the end of three months, participants will be asked to demonstrate the brushing technique they were taught using a bracketed model. Those meeting specific criteria will be classified as having successfully demonstrated the brushing technique.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Dentabuddy Group with good oral hygiene | Individuals with good oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through the Dentabuddy application. |
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| Dentabuddy Group with fair oral hygiene | Individuals with fair oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through the Dentabuddy application. |
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| Dentabuddy Group with poor oral hygiene | Individuals with poor oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through the Dentabuddy application. |
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| Assistant based trainning with good oral hygiene Group | Individuals with good oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through traditional methods. |
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| Assistant based trainning with fair oral hygiene Group | Individuals with fair oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through traditional methods. |
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| Assistant based trainning with poor oral hygiene Group |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| mobile application | Behavioral | In this study, unlike similar studies in the literature, participants were grouped based on their oral hygiene status. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 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 |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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Faculty of Dentistry
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Seda Sağoğlu, Research Assistant | Konya Necmettin Erbaka University Faculty of Dentistry | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Necmettin Erbakan University | Konya | Meram | 42090 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 25799001 | Result | 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. |
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Individuals with poor oral hygiene receiving oral hygiene education through traditional methods. |
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| traditional oral hygiene motivation | Behavioral | The group demonstrating the brushing technique on a braces model |
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