scholarly journals Do Audio-Visual Aids Help in Improving Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 1667-1671
Author(s):  
Arya S. Prasad ◽  
Arvind Sivakumar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
T Test ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Group 1

BACKGROUND Oral hygiene maintenance is a crucial factor for successful orthodontic therapy. Oral hygiene compliance is a must to maintain better oral hygiene and plaque control in orthodontic patients. To get good oral hygiene compliance the information has to reach the patients in a proper way. The purpose of this study was to determine whether audio - visual aids help in improving oral hygiene status in orthodontic patients. METHODS A prospective randomized control trial study was done on 30 subjects, who underwent fixed orthodontic appliances selected from the out-patient department of Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, (SIMATs), Chennai. They were divided randomly into two groups based on a computer - generated randomization chart: group 1 – experimental group (audio - visual aids group), group 2 – control group (verbal instruction) respectively. Group 1 subjects received oral hygiene instruction through videotape instructions and group 2 received verbal and written instructions. RESULTS The results were assessed with respect to plaque index scores of both groups. A parametric intragroup comparison (paired ‘t’ test) was done to compare the before and after plaque score of each group and student independent sample ‘t’ test to compare both groups. The plaque score for the verbal group was found to be 0.666 + / - 0.417 and for the audio - visual group it was 1.211 + / - 0.261. A statistically significant P - value (< 0.05) was found between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Patients who were given instructions through audio - visual aids had better improvement in plaque scores than patients who were given instructions verbally. KEY WORDS Audio - Visual Aids, Dental Plaque Index, Oral Hygiene, Oral Hygiene Index, Orthodontic Appliance

scholarly journals TOOTH BRUSHING TECHNIQUES

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ilyas ◽  
Sobia Ashraf ◽  
Hamza Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Random Selection ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Intergroup Comparison ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Method Group ◽  
Group 1 ◽  
Data Result

Objective: This study is performed to ascertain the efficacy of “horizontal scrub”Fones method and “modified bass” brushing techniques. Method: A group of 150 schoolchildren of age 8-11 years were randomly selected in different schools of Gojra city. Threegroups of schoolchildren were made by random selection and children of each group weredemonstrated by one of the three techniques. Group 1(Fones method). Group 2(modifiedBass). Group 3(Horizontal scrub). All the kids under this study were reexamined after two daysand re-assess the plaque index and to obtain follow-up data. Result: The result concluded bystatistical analysis and intergroup comparison also concluded by using ANOVA test. Reductionin plaque score was assessed and compared with each other. Conclusion: Modified Bass wasfound most effective in the reduction of plaque score, horizontal scrub was the second effectivetechnique and least one was Fones.

scholarly journals EFEKTIFITAS BUAH BIT (BETA VULGARIS) SEBAGAI DISCLOSING SOLUTION (BAHAN IDENTIFIKASI PLAK)

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Diyah Fatmasari ◽  
Setiadji Musthofa ◽  
Bedjo Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Beta Vulgaris ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
T Test ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Background: Bit fruit (Beta vulgaris) is plants as group of vegetables, has potencial as a source of natural dyes for food products. In dental health, a coloring agent which has contrast color with teeth is used for dental plaque identification. Disclosing solution is the most common used material for this purpose. Purpose of this study was to identify if bit fruit can substitute disclosing solution as coloring agent for plaque identification. Method: Research design was Quasi Eksperimental Research.with Posttest Only Control Group Design. Samples was 36 elementary students which divided into 2 groups. Group 1 was 18 students given disclosing solution while group 2 was given bit fruit solution. Independent t test was used to determine diferences between two groups. Result: Research results showed mean of plaque index after application of bit fruit and disclosing solution was 3,75 and 2,66 , with independent t-test resulten significancy 0,000 < 0,05. There was differences of plaque index after two group of application. Conclusion: the bit fruit was more effective to determine plaque compared to disclosing solution.

Oral Hygiene Status among Orthodontic Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatin Awartani ◽  
Farhad Atassi
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Dental Hygienist ◽  
Maintenance Program ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene status of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods and Materials The following indices were used to evaluate the oral hygiene status of patients in orthodontic treatment: gingival bleeding index (GBI), plaque index (PI), and ortho-plaque index (OPI). A self-administrated questionnaire was prepared covering oral hygiene practice, oral hygiene cleaning aids, and number of visits to a dental hygienist. Results Fifty patients (15–30 years old) were selected for the study from among the orthodontic patients treated at the King Saud University College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results showed that the PI and OPI were high with mean scores of 65.24 (SD 16.43) and 53.56 (SD 8.74) respectively, while the average GBI was a much lower value at 19.14 (SD 7.95). No significant difference was observed between male and female patients for the PI (p=0.925) and for the OPI (p=0.072), but a significant difference was observed for the GBI at the 5 percent significance level (p=0.033). The result of OPI showed that 20 (40 percent) of the patients had fair oral hygiene, whereas 30 (60 percent) had poor oral hygiene. Only 16 (32 percent) of the participants reported visiting the dental hygienist during their orthodontic treatment, while the remaining 34 (68 percent) did not. Conclusion The oral home care of the orthodontic patients surveyed was not at an optimal level, which indicated the need to establish an oral hygiene maintenance program. Clinical Significance Inadequate oral home care among orthodontic patients may make them more prone to develop gingivitis during orthodontic treatment. It is, therefore, essential that oral hygiene instructions and a hygiene maintenance program not be overlooked during orthodontic treatment. Citation Atassi F, Awartani F. Oral Hygiene Status among Orthodontic Patients. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2010 July; 11(4):025-032. Available from: http://www.thejcdp.com/journal/ view/volume11-issue4-atassi

scholarly journals Orthodontic patients’ oral hygiene compliance by utilizing a smartphone application (Brush DJ): a randomized clinical trial

BDJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Homa Farhadifard ◽  
Sepideh Soheilifar ◽  
Maryam Farhadian ◽  
Hadi Kokabi ◽  
Anahita Bakhshaei
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instruction

AbstractConsidering the widespread use of smartphones and their applications (apps), as well as the undeniable role of reminders and apps in behavioral interventions, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of a smartphone app (Brush DJ) for oral hygiene compliance of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. In this randomized clinical trial, 120 patients between 15 to 25 years who had just started fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly divided into two groups (n = 60). Control patients received conventional oral hygiene instruction, while patients in the intervention group were asked to use the Brush DJ smartphone app, after receiving conventional oral hygiene instruction. The plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) were measured at baseline (T0), and at 4 weeks (T1), 8 weeks (T2) and 12 weeks (T3) after the onset of study. A questionnaire was given to all patients to assess the frequency and duration of tooth brushing per day, and the frequency of app usage and reminder noticing in the intervention group. Improvements in PI and GI were noted in the intervention group; while these parameters increased in the control group. Significant differences were noted in PI and GI changes between the two groups (p < 0.001). Brushing frequency and duration were positively correlated with app usage during the follow-up period. Ultimately, we believe that smartphone apps, as motivators and reminders, can greatly help in improving the orthodontic patients’ oral hygiene compliance, especially in adolescents

scholarly journals Analogous assay between green tea mouthwash, listerine mouthwash and chlorhexidine mouthwash in plaque reduction, on orthodontic patients: a randomized cross-over study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1429
Author(s):  
Ramyathilagam Raju ◽  
Angeline Divya ◽  
Ganesh Rajendran ◽  
James Rufus John
Keyword(s):  
Green Tea ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Fixed Appliance ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Double Blinded ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Group 1

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the efficiency of green tea mouthwash, Listerine mouthwash and Chlorhexidine mouthwash in plaque reduction among orthodontic patients. Methods: The study employed a double blinded, simple randomized, cross over design with a control group consisting of 30 orthodontic patients undergoing fixed appliance therapy. All the subjects were divided into group 1 (Green tea), group 2 (Listerine) and group 3 (Chlorhexidine) as 10 subjects per group. Gingival status was assessed using Sulcus Bleeding Index and plaque accumulation was assessed using Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman modification of Quigley Hein Index. After a relapse period of 15 days, group 1 and 2 were crossed over, however, group 3 remained the same. Indices were again recorded at baseline and 15th day. Results: The mean gingival and plaque score was reduced in all the three groups. However, green tea mouthwash was estimated to have the highest mean difference from 2.17 ± 0.610 at baseline to 1.48 ± 0.474 on the 15th day. Conclusions: Effective use of mouthwashes as supplements for tooth brushing has proved to be beneficial in oral hygiene and maintenance. The findings of this study provide useful insights on the effectiveness of different compositions of mouthwashes. 

scholarly journals KEBUGARAN FISIK SISWA RETARDASI MENTAL RINGAN SEKOLAH DASAR LUAR BIASA KUNCUP BUNGA DENPASAR LEBIH TINGGI SESUDAH MELAKUKAN PELATIHAN SENAM PINGUIN DARI PADA SENAM RIA ANAK INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Putu Eka Jaya ◽  
Nyoman Mangku Karmaya ◽  
Made Jawi ◽  
Wayan Weta ◽  
Ida Bagus Ngurah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Test Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Paired T Test ◽  
Group 1

Physical fitness is ability to perform the activity or activities without feeling tired excessively. Physical fitness associated with a person`s organs to carry out its tasks properly every day without experiencing significant fatigue. In a child’s mental retardation with a les mobile lifestyle that will affect his physical fitness. The purpose of this study to determine which type of gymnastic exercise better to the physical fitness on the students in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar.This research used experimental method using Randomized study Pre and Post Test Group Design. The subjects in this study were students in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar. There were 18 students which is divided into two groups: group-1 is senam penguins and group-2 is senam ria anak Indonesia. Data were obtained after a six-week training analyzed by paired t-test and unpaired t-test.The results of physical fitness test before training with Senam Penguins was 23.39 ± 1.69 and the test results after the training was 27.87 ± 3.28. the physical fitness test in group-2 before training with Senam Ria anak Indonesia was 22.69 ± 1.76 and the results after training was 24.64 ± 2.11. Paired t-test in both group before and after training showed significant differences after training in group-1 and group-2 with a value of p > 0.05 with an increase in physical fitness test results of (19.15) in group-1 and (8.64) in group-2. The percentage increase physical fitness test results of group-1 with senam penguins is higher than those in group-2 with senam ria anak Indonesia.So we can conclude that the training of senam penguin in Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa Kuncup Bunga Denpasar improved the physical fitness test results higher than senam ria anak Indonesia.

scholarly journals Effect of automated messaging on oral hygiene in adolescent orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike C. Ross ◽  
Phillip M. Campbell ◽  
Larry P. Tadlock ◽  
Reginald W. Taylor ◽  
Peter H. Buschang
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

ABSTRACTObjective:To determine whether automated text messages sent daily to adolescent orthodontic patients improves oral hygiene more than weekly reminders.Materials and Methods:A blinded, prospective, randomized controlled trial was designed to evaluate the effects of automated messages on oral hygiene. Subjects were recruited from patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics. They were being treated with a variety of fixed full appliances in both arches. Subjects were randomly assigned to either a once-a-week text message group or a daily text message group. There were 52 females and 27 males who were 12 to 17 years of age. Oral hygiene was measured at the beginning of the study and again 8.6 ± 0.9 weeks later.Results:The daily reminder group (N = 42) had significantly greater improvements in oral hygiene compliance than the weekly reminder group (N = 37). The daily score decreases were 48%, 21% and 19% for the bleeding index (BI), plaque index (PI), and gingival index (GI), respectively. The weekly score decreases were 27%, 14% and 13% for the BI, PI, and GI. There were no sex differences in hygiene changes during the study. The 42% of patients who completed the survey at the end of the study wanted more frequent messages and reported that messages related to decreasing treatment time were the most effective, while those related to oral hygiene were the least effective.Conclusions:Daily text messages are more effective at improving oral hygiene than weekly text messages.

scholarly journals A randomized clinical trial to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus a sonic toothbrush in orthodontic patients using digital imaging analysis of the anterior dentition

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Erbe ◽  
Collin Jacobs ◽  
Malgorzata Klukowska ◽  
Hans Timm ◽  
Julie Grender ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Imaging Analysis ◽  
Plaque Score ◽  
Plaque Removal ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Adolescent Patients ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Electric Toothbrush

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush with an orthodontic brush head versus a sonic toothbrush in adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and Methods: This was a randomized, examiner-blind, replicate single-use, two-treatment, four-period, crossover study with a washout period between visits of approximately 24 hours. Forty-four adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances in both arches were randomized based on a computer-generated randomization schedule to one of four toothbrush treatment sequences. The primary outcome was plaque score change from baseline, measured using digital plaque imaging analysis. Results: Baseline plaque levels for both brush treatments were high, covering more than 50% of the tooth area. Effective plaque removal was observed with both brush treatments (P &lt; .001); however, the reduction in plaque with the oscillating-rotating toothbrush was statistically significantly greater (P = .017) compared with the sonic toothbrush. Conclusions: The study provides evidence for more effective plaque-removing efficacy of the oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus the sonic toothbrush among orthodontic patients.

scholarly journals Appropriate Oral Hygiene Motivation Method for Patients with Fixed Appliances

2007 ◽  
Vol 77 (6) ◽  
pp. 1085-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuhal Yetkin Ay ◽  
Mözgür Sayın ◽  
Yener Özat ◽  
Tuba Goster ◽  
A. Onur Atilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
The Other ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Verbal Information ◽  
Bleeding On Probing ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Objective: To determine the most appropriate oral hygiene motivation method (OHMM) for orthodontic patients with fixed appliances. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 orthodontic patients, scheduled for their regular controls, were included in this study. The patients were divided into five groups (n = 30) according to the verbal OHMM and instructed as follows: only verbal information (V), verbal information with demonstration on model (M), verbal information with demonstration on model and self application by the patient (M+A), verbal information using the illustration catalog (I), and verbal information using the illustration catalog and self application by the patient (I+A). All of the applications of the patients were made under the supervision of the clinicians. The periodontal parameters (plaque index [PI], gingival index [GI], and bleeding on probing [BOP]) were recorded at the baseline (before the instructions of the OHMM), 1 week later, and 4 weeks after the OHMM. Results: All periodontal parameters showed significant decreases after 4 weeks in all OHMM groups (P &lt; .05). I+A group has significantly lower PI scores and BOP percentages than the other groups (P &lt; .05) after 4 weeks. The difference between the V group and M+A, I, and I+A groups in the GI scores were significant (P &lt; .05), and the I+A group has presented the lowest GI score. Conclusions: The OHMM applied by the patients under the supervision of the clinician seemed to be more successful in the elimination of plaque and inflammatory symptoms in patients with fixed appliances.

scholarly journals Comparative Study on the Efficiency of Intermaxillary Elastic Polymers used in the Treatment of Skeletal Class II Malocclusions in Growing Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luminita Ligia Vaida ◽  
Raluca Dima ◽  
Emilia Albinita Cuc ◽  
Bianca Maria Negrutiu ◽  
Abel Emanuel Moca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Class Ii ◽  
Class Ii Malocclusion ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Mandibular Growth ◽  
Skeletal Class ◽  
Skeletal Class Ii ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Class Ii Elastics ◽  
Group 1

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency in using intermaxillary elastics to stimulate mandibular growth and advancement in orthodontic patients diagnosed with skeletal Class II malocclusion as well as to compare the use of these Class II elastics in two different therapeutic approaches. The sample consisted of 60 orthodontic patients aged 10-15 years, 34 girls and 26 boys. The sample was divided into two equal groups (each consisting of 30 patients). Patients belonging to the first group (Group 1) were subjected to 1/4�� - 6.0 oz elastics and were advised to change the elastic every 24 hours. Patients belonging to the second group (Group 2) were subjected to 1/4�- 4.5 oz elastics but with a recommendation to change the elastics every 12 hours. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of these two types of Class II elastics on mandibular growth and advancement, the value of the SNB angle at the beginning of the treatment (T1) was compared with the value of the SNB angle after 5 months of wearing intermaxillary elastics (T2). All patients showed statistically significant increased values of the SNB angle during the orthodontic treatment (p[0.001). Patients in Group 2 showed a significantly higher statistical increase (p[0.05) than patients in Group 1.

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