Health Condition 1: M264- Malocclusion, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Mobile application( Brush DJ): Brush DJ is an award winning ,free tooth brush timer app that plays 2 minutes of music taken from the users device to encourage brushing for an effective
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: . Patients having orthodontic fixed appliance Treatment for at least 6 weeks will be included. 2. Patients aged 18 years old and above and having no mental or physical disabilities will be included . 3.Patients who will be able to comply with given oral hygiene instructions . 4.patients who will not be scheduled for removal of fixed orthodontic treatment before the end of the study. 5. Patients who will not be engaged in other oral-health education or research program. Patients who will be possessing a smartphone with software IOS >=7 or Android >=4.1. 8. Patients who will give informed consent. 9.Patients who will not be using any medications that may affect plaque accumulation, for example antibiotics and antibacterial mouth rinses.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who will not be ready to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the level of oral hygieneTimepoint: 4 and 8 weeks after intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| self-reported oral hygiene behaviourTimepoint: 4 and 8 weeks after intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Alfiya M
Yenepoya Dental College
Outcome results
None listed