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Investigating the effect of health education in the treatment of gingivitis

Comparison of the effectiveness of two oral hygiene educational methods, oral and using video, in patients with gingivitis in terms of simplified oral health index (OHI-S) and patients' awareness of oral hygiene , a randomized clinical trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20231222060497N1
Enrollment
74
Registered
2024-11-10
Start date
2024-12-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Gingivitis. Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: oral hygiene training in the form of a video, which includes correct brushing twice a day using the Rolling method and the correct way to floss once a day. Interve

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The presence of gingivitis caused by microbial biofilm in a generalized form Adults over 18 years old Permanent dentition No history of periodontal disease Patient cooperation to participate in the study and follow-up Patients without systemic and mental diseases Having at least 20 permanent teeth (which must include teeth 11, 16, 26, 31, 36, 46) Minimum average of PI and GI with a score of two have access to a smartphone (Android or IOS)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Cigarettes Long-term use of drugs affecting periodontium (corticosteroids, epilepsy drugs, blood pressure drugs, antibiotics, etc.) Physical and mental problems that prevent proper hygiene. Agenesis dental problems and dental anomalies Lack of proficiency in Persian language Failure to accept oral hygiene orders Patients who use drugs that affect plaque adhesion, such as mouthwashes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Simplified Oral Health Index (OHI-S). Timepoint: Before and 4 weeks after periodontal phase one treatment. Method of measurement: According to the index table (total mass index and debris index).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSamineh Mohammadi

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

saminehmohammadi@yahoo.com+98 21 5585 1151

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026