Impact of Three Different Education Methods on Oral Hygiene

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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In the present study, 144 children (72 males and 72 females), whose ages ranged between 8-13, were divided into 12 equal experimental groups according to their ages and gender. They were all considered to have poor hygiene. Only one out of the three different education methods (brochure, model or video) was applied to each group. The percentage change in PI, GI, BOP and theoretical test points from the baseline to the 6th months were evaluated.

Detailed Description
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Aim: The aim the present study was to evaluate the impact of three different education methods on the oral hygiene levels of school children using clinical and theoretical findings. Methods: In the present study, 144 children (72 males and 72 females), whose ages ranged between 8-13, were divided into 12 equal experimental groups according to their ages and gender. They were all considered to have poor hygiene. Only one out of the three different education methods (brochure, model or video) was applied to each group. The percentage change in PI, GI, BOP and theoretical test points from the baseline to the 6th months were evaluated. The data was statistically analysed by using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and One-way ANOVA tests.

Official Title
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Impact of Three Different Education Methods on Oral Hygiene and Theoretical Knowledge of Schoolchildren

Conditions
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Oral Hygiene

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: According to the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, the patients having the score of 2 and over were accepted. Exclusion Criteria: According to the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, the patients having the score under 2 were not included in the study

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 8 Years
Maximum Age: 13 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Brochure-Female-8/10<br>Female 8-10 years Theoretical Test Application Giving a brochure Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Brochure-Male-8/10<br>Male 8-10 years Theoretical Test Application Giving a brochure Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Model-Female-8/10<br>Female 8-10 years Theoretical Test Application Expression with a model Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Model-Male-8/10<br>Male 8-10 years Theoretical Test Application Expression with a model Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Video-Female-8/10<br>Female 8-10 years Theoretical Test Application Showing a video Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Video-Male-8/10<br>Male 8-10 years Theoretical Test Application Showing a video Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Brochure-Female-11/13<br>Female 11-13 years Theoretical Test Application Giving a brochure Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Brochure-Male-11/13<br>Male 11-13 years Theoretical Test Application Giving a brochure Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Model-Female-11/13<br>Female 11-13 years Theoretical Test Application Expression with a model Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Model-Male-11/13<br>Male 11-13 years Theoretical Test Application Expression with a model Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Video-Female-11/13<br>Female 11-13 years Theoretical Test Application Showing a video Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|
| Active Comparator: Video-Male-11/13<br>Male 11-13 years Theoretical Test Application Showing a video Bleeding on probing, plaque index and gingival index Non-surgical periodontal treatment | Other: Non-surgical periodontal treatment<br>* Scaling and oral hygiene instructions with brochure, model or video<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theoretical Test Application | The changes in theoretical test scores after education | Baseline and 6 months after treatment | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gingival index | The changes in gingival index after education | Baseline and 6 months after treatment | 
| Plaque index | The changes in plaque index after education | Baseline and 6 months after treatment | 
| Bleeding on probing | The changes in bleeding on probing after education | Baseline and 6 months after treatment |