Health Condition 1: F840- Autistic disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: U-shaped toothbrush
Pro Touch Proteeth ultrasonic toothbrush (Pro Touch Oral Care, India): Pro Touch Proteeth ultrasonic toothbrush (Pro Touch Oral Care, India) Group I will be instru
Sponsors
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 8 to 15 years with ASD, diagnosed as per DSM 5 criteria. Children with mild to moderate ASD, capable of undergoing an oral examination. Children without any systemic conditions that could influence oral hygiene. Availability of parents or caregivers to help their children with oral hygiene practices
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with coexisting medical conditions that affect their ability to participate in the study. Children with severe ASD displaying significant sensory aversion and non compliance. Children with acute dental conditions requiring emergency care. Children who have had recent dental treatments that may influence brushing outcomes Parents or caregivers who did not consent to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effectiveness of a customized parental education protocol combined with the use of advanced dental hygiene aids in improving the oral hygiene status of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will be measured using simplified oral hygiene Index and DMFT index.Timepoint: at baseline, 3 months and 6months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSenthil Eagappan
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed