patients undergoing fixed orthodontics.
Conditions
Interventions
Educational intervention is done in the form of counseling and motivational interview with the patient in the presence of his parents. First, the researcher states the purpose of the consultation and
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 16 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients referred to the orthodontic department of the School of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences who were in the age range of 12 to 16 years. Patients participate in the study voluntarily. signing Consent by parents
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: They had a physical disability. having systemic or underlying disease witch causing gingival or dental problems taking certain medications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changing gingival index with a predetermined criterion of 0.5 unit. Timepoint: Registration of gingival index before and 1 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Examination and registration of clinical index.;Changing of plaque index with a predetermined criterion of 0.4 unit. Timepoint: Registration of plaque index before and 1 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Examination and registration of clinical index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Brushing time with a predetermined standard at least twice a day. Timepoint: record the number of brushing times before and 1 month after intervention. Method of measurement: oral health information checklist.;Flossing with a predetermined standard at least twice a day. Timepoint: record the number of flossing before and 1 month after intervention. Method of measurement: oral health information checklist.;Frequent consumption of sweet snacks with a predetermined standard up to twice a day. Timepoint: record the number of using sweet snacks before and 1 month after intervention. Method of measurement: oral health information checklist.;Gingival inflammation status with a predetermined standard well/good. Timepoint: registration of gingival inflammation status before and 1 month after intervention. Method of measurement: examination and registration of condition. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShima Ziari
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed