The effectiveness of health education on oral hygiene in fixed orthodontic patients

A clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of the health education by assistant with social media on oral hygiene in fixed orthodontic patients

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200609047705N2

Enrollment

Registered

2021-07-13

Start date

2021-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-08-30

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Conditions

Orthodontic. Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group will receive health education via social media that is available to the patient (how to brush their teeth and using orthodontic flossers). In

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: No having tooth decay No having soft tissue diseases Having fixed orthodontic appliances Having cell phone for install applications and learning program

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having systemic diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Orthodontic plaque index. Timepoint: Before and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: Staining the teeth or surfaces with a plaque-disclosing solution such as erythrosine.;Gingival index (discolored gums, inflammation and change in texture in the gums). Timepoint: Before and one month after intervention. Method of measurement: During the examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHoman Shafaei

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

shafaeeh@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3883 2300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026