Evaluating the influence of a social network based smartphone app on oral hygiene maintenence in a group of adolescent orthodontic patients

Evaluating the influence of a social network based smartphone app on oral hygiene compliance in a group of adolescent orthodontic patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2017/10/010295

Enrollment

Registered

2017-10-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z464- Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device Health Condition 2: null- fixed multibracket orthodontic treatment

Interventions

Intervention1: study group: Subjects along with routine oral hygiene instructions will be given a WhatsApp based oral hygiene maintenance approach during orthodontic treatment. Participants will be as

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients starting orthodontic multibracket treatment. 2. Metallic bracket type of orthodontic system 3. Subjects should have a smartphone. 4. Subjects should able to be online daily.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with any systemic disorders. 2. Subjects on restrictive dietary regimen. 3. Difficulties in understanding English language

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The influence of social network based smartphone app on routine oral hygiene compliance in a group of adolescent orthodontic patientsTimepoint: 3 months 6 months 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMumin Rashid

The Oxford Dental College

shilpakris19@gmail.com9980840073

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026