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NCT Number: NCT06886984

Effects of Social Media on Oral Hygiene With Orthodontic Patients

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of traditional and social media motivation strategies in improving oral hygiene with fixed orthodontic treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Periodontal Inflammation Orthodontic Appliance Complication

Age range

14 year–20 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Dentistry

Trabzon, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this prospective, controlled clinical trial, 44 orthodontic patients were equally allocated to a social media (Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter)) and control group. The control group received only traditional communication including verbal and written instructions at the beginning of the therapy. The patients assigned to social media group received two posts twice a week reminding hygiene procedures in addition to standardized oral hygiene instructions. Periodontal scores were obtained at 4-6-week intervals during six appointments (T1-T6) using the gingival index (GI), bleeding index (BI), and planimetric plaque quantification (PI) on photographs

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Class 1 malocclusion who had simple or moderate crowding and did not require tooth extraction.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with functional appliances; surgical patients; those with a history of periodontitis, poor orthodontic hygiene, and/or physical or mental disabilities were excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

Social media motivation

Behavioral

Reminding the oral hygiene instructions using social media tools to keep their oral hygiene stable

Primary outcomes

  1. Gingival Index

    Time frame: 6 months ( a score for every month)

    This is a clinical measurement. When the scores are higher, it means oral hygiene is getting worse.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Bleeding Index

    Time frame: 6 months ( a score for every month)

    This is a clinical measurement. When the scores are higher, it means oral hygiene is getting worse.

  2. Plaque Index

    Time frame: 6 months ( a score for every month)

    This is a combination of clinical and photographic measurement. When the scores are higher, it means oral hygiene is getting worse.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karadeniz Technical University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA REMINDERS ON ORAL HYGIENE MOTIVATION WITH FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 20, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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