Clinical trials: Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
The Effect of Using Mobile Applications for Improving Oral Hygiene
The study aims to investigate the effect of the use of mobile phone application sending reminders to patients with orthodontic fixed appliances on oral hygiene.
- Trial name
- NCT03109769
- Testing
- Mobile phone application, Verbal oral hygiene instructions
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Motivational Interviewing, Oral Hygiene
Motivational Interview and Orthodontic Patients
A parallel-group randomized clinical trial was conducted with 45 patients of the Orthodontic Clinic of Universidad Iberoamericana's (UNIBE) Postgraduate Unit.
- Conditions
- Motivational Interviewing, Oral Hygiene, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04871373
- Testing
- Motivational interviewing, Oral Hygiene Instructions
- Where
- Dominican Republic
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Iberoamericana
White Spot Lesions, Proximal Caries
Labial White Spot Lesions and Proximal Caries Development in Orthodontic Patients Using Clear Aligners Versus Traditional Braces.
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the risk of developing early tooth decay in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with either traditional fixed braces or clear aligners.
- Conditions
- White Spot Lesions, Proximal Caries, Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients, Plaque Removal
- Trial name
- NCT07550179
- Testing
- Fixed pre-adjusted edgewise orthodontic appliance, Clear aligner therapy
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene
Evaluation of the Effect of a Probiotic in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic patients need supplementary oral hygiene tools in addition to professional oral hygiene. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subs.
- Conditions
- Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06752330
- Testing
- Use of probiotics during oral hygiene at home
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Oral Hygiene, Self-Management
Effect of Health Diary on Self-management in Adolescent Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
This study aims to use two-arm randomized clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of the health diary in helping adolescents wearing fixed orthodontic appliances improve their oral hygiene status, self-management skills…
- Trial name
- NCT06461611
- Testing
- Health Diary Program, Traditional Health Education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Wei XIA, PhD
Gingivitis, Orthodontics
Effectiveness of Different Types of Toothbrushes on Periodontal Health in Orthodontic Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of different toothbrushes in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances who have gingival inflammation. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06510179
- Testing
- Toothbrushing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Oral Hygiene
Effectiveness of Mobile Phone Reminder Applications in Improving Oral Hygiene Compliance of Orthodontic Patients
The aim of this Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was to investigate the effectiveness of mobile application as an active reminder for improving oral hygiene compliance of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment using fixed…
- Trial name
- NCT06811688
- Testing
- Two mobile applications: Brushout and Brush teeth reminder applications
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Orthodontic Treatment, Dental Plaque Induced Gingival Disease
The Effects of Different Tooth Brushing Explanations in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of tooth brushing training methods on orthodontic patients and to determine the most effective oral hygiene methods for individuals receiving orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06436664
- Testing
- Tooth brushing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
White Spot Lesion
Comparing Fluoride Varnish and Sealant to Prevent White Spots in Orthodontic Patients
The purpose of the study is o compare the efficacy of CPP-ACP MI Varnish and ProSeal sealant in preventing white spot lesion (WSL) formation in orthodontic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04560478
- Testing
- Pro Seal Sealant, MI Varnish
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Oral Hygiene
Efficacy and Safety of the "Neo Pill" Device for Keeping Oral Hygiene in Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliance
Background: Orthodontic appliances interfere with oral hygiene and contribute to plaque retention, gingival inflammation and demineralization of enamel.
- Trial name
- NEOPILL (NCT06834139)
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kragujevac
Oral Hygiene, White Spot Lesion
Effects of Active Reminders and Motivational Techniques on Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health in Orthodontic Patients
This study will compare the use of text message reminders versus multiple in-person sessions of oral hygiene instructions and motivation on improving oral hygiene measurements.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, White Spot Lesion, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT03841825
- Testing
- Oral hygiene instructions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Smartphone Application Based Reminder Therapy in Orthodontic Patients
This randomized control trial was performed to asses the efficiency of smartphone application based reminder therapy on plaque control and oral hygiene at two points in time.
- Trial name
- NCT05001490
- Testing
- Smartphone application based reminder
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rehman Medical Institute - RMI
Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Brush DJ App in Improving Oral Hygiene Compliance of Fixed Orthodontic Patients
In this day and age, smartphones are occupying big portions of our lives. Expanding development of mobile applications focusing on delivering behavioral health intervention have intrigued us to know better about their efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT05853276
- Testing
- Brush DJ app
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IMU University, Malaysia
Oral Hygiene, Photographs
Effect of Pre-treatment Photographs on Oral Hygiene Maintenance in Orthodontic Patients
Dental photography is an essential component of orthodontic treatment. Photographs enable the clinician to keep record of different stages of treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06010797
- Testing
- Showing Pre-treatment photographs of the patient
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rehmat Memorial Post Graduate Dental Teaching Hospital
Dental Plaque
Clinical Evaluation of the NeoPill Device for Reduction of Oral Bacterial Load in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the NeoPill oral hygiene device in reducing oral bacterial load in adults wearing fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Trial name
- NCT07355400
- Testing
- NeoPill Oral Hygiene Device
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neofunction d.o.o.
Halitosis, Probiotics
The Effect of Oral Probiotics on Oral Hygiene and Halitosis in Orthodontic Patients.
Brackets, bands, ligatures and wires in patients receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances are areas that trap food and impede oral hygiene.
- Conditions
- Halitosis, Probiotics, Orthodontic Appliance Complication
- Trial name
- NCT05651503
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Gingivitis, Orthodontic Treatment
Effect of Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) on Gingival Health in Orthodontic Patients
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of individualized oral hygiene education using the Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) method compared with conventional oral hygiene…
- Trial name
- NCT07468773
- Testing
- Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) Oral Hygiene Training, Conventional Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic
Guided Biofilm Therapy Compared to Traditional Cleaning for Treating Gingival Inflammation in Orthodontic Patients
Why is this study being done? This study is for people with braces who have gum inflammation (gingivitis), which is when gums are swollen and bleed easily.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic, Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT07355517
- Testing
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, Traditional Ultrasonic Scaling + Polishing
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Oral Disease
A Comparison of Three Different Modalities in Improving Oral Hygiene
The objective of the study is to compare effectiveness of OHI modalities a. verbal vs videographic material, b. Verbal vs plaque disclosing tablet and c.
- Trial name
- NCT04386421
- Testing
- Video on oral hygeine instructions, Plaque disclosing tablets
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Gingivitis, DMFT Index
Motivational Interviewing to Improve Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
This study is being conducted to explore how motivational interviewing (MI), A patient-centered counseling method, can help improve oral health awareness and practices in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, DMFT Index, Dental Plaque Index, Oral Hygiene Education Methods
- Trial name
- MI-Ortho (NCT07164989)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing-Based Counseling, Standard Oral Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham