malocclusion
Conditions
Interventions
control group:
Including oral hygiene guidance
reminders for diet and activities
emphasis on follow-up appointment arrangements
management of abnormal conditions
and regular follow-ups.
Trial group:receiving MTM nursing intervention
Sponsors
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Malocclusion meets the diagnostic criteria specified in the 7th edition of Orthodontics. (2) Aged between 12 and 18 years. (3) Patients undergoing treatment with self-ligating fixed brackets for both dentitions. (4) Duration of wearing fixed appliances = 3 months. (5) Voluntarily participate in this study and agree to receive interventions of the self-management program on schedule. (6) Have basic oral self-care ability and can complete the periodontal care required in the intervention program.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients with oral diseases that severely affect periodontal health (such as severe periodontitis). (2) Patients taking long-term medications that may affect oral health (such as immunosuppressants). (3) Patients unable to participate in intervention sessions on schedule or lacking cooperation during the process. (4) Patients using lingual fixed appliances or having switched between multiple orthodontic appliances. (5) Patients undergoing simultaneous orthognathic surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adolescent Malocclusion Cognition Questionnaire;Periodontal Self-Management Behavior Scale;Simplified Oral Hygiene Index;Gingivitis Index;Plaque Index; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dental caries incidence rate ;White spot lesion monitoring ; Tooth mobility and periodontal pocket depth examination ;Assessment of orthodontic appliance condition;Evaluation of tooth movement efficacy; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLiu Rui
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University
Outcome results
None listed