None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Manual toothbrush: Children will use a standard manual toothbrush with fluoridated toothpaste twice daily for 4 weeks using the Fones brushing technique. Plaque Index and Gingival Inde
Sponsors
Nil
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 8-14 years with IDD diagnosed by a government authority and residing in or attending special schools in Salem City, Tamil Nadu. Children with Sensory not over responsive Profiles Consent from parents/caregiver.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children on antibiotics or antiseptic mouthwash in past 2 weeks. Severe behavioral impairment not allowing oral access. Children who underwent any preventive or therapeutic dental treatment with other co-morbidities. Children who have recently participated in other oral hygiene or sensory intervention studies (to avoid bias).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess and Compare the change in gingival index scores and plaque index scores before and after brushing in children with Intelectual and developmental disabilities.Timepoint: Base line, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 10 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the Behavior Compliance & Willingness to comply. Parent/Caregiver perception on acceptance of the intervention. Timepoint: Base line, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 10 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Athulya Chandran
Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College
Outcome results
None listed