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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Three Teaching Methods in Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital
Summary
Orthodontic appliances have been shown to interfere with oral hygiene maneuvers by providing many additional sites for formation and retention of biofilm. Its accumulation is responsible for undesirable effects such as decays and periodontal pathologies. These lower the benefit / risk ratio of orthodontic treatments. In addition, their management is not negligible at the macroeconomic level. As such, it is more than necessary for the orthodontist to teach oral hygiene methods adapted to each of his patients fitted to limit the risk of appearance of biofilm.
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of 3 Teaching Methods in Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients: Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2022-01-29
Completion Date
2025-02-21
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Control group
oral hygiene advice given orally in the chair during the bonding appointment and at each check-up appointment.
Group with active participation
oral hygiene advice given orally in the chair during the bonding appointment and at each check-up appointment with a demonstration of brushing methods in the sink with active participation (use of plate developer and then the Oral B electric toothbrush with special orthodontic head) during the bonding appointment as well than at each check-up appointment.
Group with video and quizz
oral hygiene advice given orally in the chair during the bonding appointment and at each check-up appointment with have an additional appointment between the device bonding appointment and the first check-up. This is a 15-minute session dedicated to teaching oral hygiene. This session will include watching of an educational video followed by a quiz, as well as the application of the methods taught in the sink (using plate developer and the Oral B electric toothbrush with special orthodontic head).
Locations (1)
CHU de RENNES
Rennes, France