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Personalized 3D Visualization for Oral Hygiene and Motivation in Adults With Gingivitis
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University
Summary
This study evaluated whether personalized three-dimensional images of possible future changes in the gums could improve oral hygiene and motivation in adults with gingivitis. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums associated with dental plaque. Eighty-four adults aged 18-60 years were randomly assigned to three groups of 28 participants. The groups received conventional oral hygiene education, general three-dimensional educational animations, or personalized three-dimensional visualization using models created from their own intraoral scans. All participants received the same nonsurgical periodontal treatment and instruction in toothbrushing and cleaning between the teeth. The personalized images illustrated possible gum recession and tissue changes if periodontal care and daily plaque control were neglected. They were educational scenarios, not individual predictions of future disease. Personalized visualization was accompanied by a clinician-guided motivational discussion. Dental plaque, gum inflammation, gum bleeding, and motivation toward dental treatment were assessed before treatment and six weeks later. The study compared these outcomes among the three educational approaches.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2021-08-15
Completion Date
2021-12-15
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional Oral Hygiene Education
Face-to-face education delivered by a clinician using a dental model and a written information leaflet. The content covered the causes of periodontal diseases, the role of dental plaque, and daily oral hygiene practices. Participants received instruction in the modified Bass toothbrushing technique and appropriate interdental cleaning.
Three-Dimensional Animation-Based Oral Hygiene Education
Clinician-guided oral hygiene education using DentalMaster three-dimensional educational software. The content covered the causes and clinical signs of periodontal diseases, periodontal treatment, and daily oral care. General three-dimensional animations illustrated potential gingival recession, periodontal tissue loss, and tooth loss associated with inadequate plaque control. Participants received instruction in the modified Bass toothbrushing technique and appropriate interdental cleaning.
Personalized Three-Dimensional Visualization With Motivational Discussion
Participants viewed general educational animations about periodontal disease, treatment, and daily oral care, followed by personalized three-dimensional dentogingival models generated from their own intraoral scans using the Periodontal Disease Prediction (PDP) system. The models illustrated potential gingival recession and visible periodontal tissue changes if periodontal care and daily plaque control were neglected. These images were presented as conditional educational scenarios, not individualized prognostic predictions. A clinician-guided motivational discussion addressed personal goals and barriers to oral hygiene. Participants also received instruction in the modified Bass toothbrushing technique and appropriate interdental cleaning.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Department of Periodontics
Bolu, Central, Turkey (Türkiye)