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Evaluating Methods of Dental Health Instructions on the Oral Health Indices of 12-18-year-old Patients With Fixed Orthodontics

NCT07667283 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 72

Last updated 2026-06-25

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Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn which type of oral health education works best to help 12-18-year-old participants with fixed orthodontic appliances (braces) keep their mouths healthy. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Which method of oral hygiene instruction-video-based, written, or face-to-face education-is most effective in improving oral health?

Do these education methods help lower dental plaque and gum inflammation during orthodontic treatment?

Researchers will compare the three groups of participants who receive different types of oral hygiene training to see which method leads to the best oral health results.

Participants will:

Receive one of three types of oral hygiene instruction (video, written, or in-person).

Continue their regular orthodontic care and brushing routine.

Have their oral health checked at different times during the study to measure changes in plaque and gum health.

The study hopes to identify the most effective and practical way to teach young orthodontic patients to keep their teeth and gums healthy while wearing braces.

Conditions

  • Dental Caries
  • Bleeding on Probing
  • Gingival Index
  • Plaque Index

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Verbal Oral Hygiene Instruction

Participants receive standardized oral hygiene instruction delivered verbally by a trained dental professional at baseline.

BEHAVIORAL

Pamphlet-Based Oral Hygiene Instruction

Participants receive a standardized printed pamphlet containing text and illustrations about proper toothbrushing technique, interdental cleaning, fluoride toothpaste use, and maintenance of fixed orthodontic appliances

BEHAVIORAL

Video-Based Oral Hygiene Instruction

Participants view a standardized educational video demonstrating proper toothbrushing, interdental cleaning, and care for fixed orthodontic appliances. The video includes animations and real-life demonstrations to ensure consistent delivery of information.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-27
Completion
2026-04-08

Countries

  • Iran

Study Locations

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