None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Gain frame model type oral hygiene kit
: The oral hygiene kit will be developed which contains various interactive and engaging components. The intervention grou
Sponsors
Vedanti Kulkarni
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 4-8 years old (permanent or mixed dentition). 2. Children having Loe and Silness Gingival Index (Score 1) 3. Children having Silness and Low Plaque Index (Score 2) 4. Children with ICDAS- Score 3 and 4 5. Able to comprehend and follow simple oral hygiene instructions and participate in interactive kit activities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with systemic illnesses or medical conditions. 2. Recent (within 2 weeks) use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or medications known to affect gingival status. 3. Ongoing orthodontic appliance therapy or extensive restorative treatment planned during study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Children receiving the oral hygiene kit are expected to show improved brushing frequency, reduced plaque, and gingival index scores, reduced ICDAS scores and greater motivation toward oral hygiene compared to those receiving verbal and written instructions, demonstrating the kit s effectiveness in promoting better compliance and long-term oral health habits.Timepoint: 1month, 3months and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Lalit Patil
Dr D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital Pimpri Pune
Outcome results
None listed