Effectiveness of Oral Hygiene Instructions to Improve Plaque and Gingival Indices: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conditions
Interventions
participants were divided into two groups: one group was informed to take a daily photo of their teeth after nighttime brushing and then send it to their parents as a home task. If no photo was sent,
Sponsors
Security Forces Hospital-Makkah
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: all paediatric patients admitted to dental clinic - Age (8-12 years). - The pediatric subject can take a photo of their teeth and send it to their parents with comments. - No physical or mental limitations to perform the assigned home task (taking photos of their teeth). - No history of antibiotic use within the past 3 weeks. - No medical condition affecting the gingival health. - No history of comprehensive dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - The pediatric subject can Not take a photo of their teeth and send it to their parents with comments. - physical or mental limitations to perform the assigned home task (taking photos of their teeth). - history of antibiotic use within the past 3 weeks. - medical condition affecting the gingival health. - history of comprehensive dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| differences between IOHIHT and IOHI groups in plaque and gingival indices | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactMarwa Alhothali
Security Forces Hospital-Makkah paediatric dental department
Outcome results
None listed