Clinical trial NCT06904963: Efficacy of Oral Hygiene Instructions Carried Out Using an Intra-oral Scanner
Official title: Efficacy of Oral Hygiene Instructions Carried Out Using an Intra-oral Scanner: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Oral Hygiene Education
Keywords: oral hygiene
Dental scan
Communication
Lead sponsor: University of Turin, Italy
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-04-01
Enrollment: 80
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 80
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: In the relationship between the dental hygienist and the patient, communication plays a key role in ensuring the quality of care, the patient's well-being, and adherence to oral hygiene recommendations. The professional must therefore consider the challenges and limitations of effective communication.

The dental hygienist is a healthcare professional who plays a crucial role in the prevention and promotion of oral health. These specialists assist and educate patients on oral hygiene practices. In order to communicate effectively, especially in today's modern society, it is essential to use increasingly advanced communication tools. The hygienist's task is to explore new technologies and communication methods to motivate patients.

Through empathetic, respectful, and personalized communication, a lasting relationship is often established between the hygienist and the patient. This is because their interactions are generally more frequent than those between the patient and the dentist. While professional oral hygiene sessions are recommended at least once a year for everyone, "fragile" patients-those with periodontal disease or other conditions-may require more frequent visits.

In everyday practice, it has been observed that patients tend to feel more comfortable discussing their doubts, concerns, and issues with dental hygienists rather than with dentists.

To achieve effective communication, various communication methods may be necessary. It will be interesting to determine whether technology can become a useful tool in dental hygienists' practice and positively influence patients' oral hygiene with long-lasting effects.


Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* between 18 and 80 years
* with good systemic health

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with conditions related to increased gingival bleeding
* Patients on drug therapy related to increased gingival bleeding
* Patients with cognitive and/or manual and/or sensory deficits

Primary outcomes:
measure: Plaque Control Record (PCR)
timeFrame: at least 62 days
measure: Level of adherence to home oral hygiene procedures and devices
timeFrame: at least 62 days
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Full Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS)
timeFrame: at least 62 days
measure: Level of concordance of home hygiene procedures and devices
timeFrame: at least 62 days
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Torino
country: Italy
facility: AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza
Study officials:
References:
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citation: Doi K, Yoshiga C, Kobatake R, Kawagoe M, Wakamatsu K, Tsuga K. Use of an intraoral scanner to evaluate oral health. J Oral Sci. 2021 Jun 29;63(3):292-294. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.21-0048. Epub 2021 Jun 9.
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