Dental Plaque
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, two-arm clinical trial with blinded assessment. The experimental group will consist of 40 children aged 6 to 8 years, who will perform toothbrushing daily for 7 days using a smar
Brushing Hero."
The game is used as a behavioral stimulus method to reinforce the habit of oral hygiene. Participants will receive prior instructions on how to use the game and the proper toothbrushing technique. The
Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
6 Years to 8 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children in good general health; aged 6 to 8 years; from both genders
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with intellectual, physical, or developmental difficulties that prevent proper toothbrushing; children without access to a smartphone
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a reduction in the visible plaque index (VPI) and the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S), measured by clinical evaluation of dental surfaces, after 7 days of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the maintenance or improvement of oral hygiene, based on the visible plaque index (VPI), simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S), and gingival bleeding index (GBI), measured through clinical examination at baseline (pre-intervention), and 7, 30, and 90 days post-intervention. | — |
Countries
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Contacts
Public ContactFranciny Ionta
Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed