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Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients

RecruitingNAAges 12 Years - 18 YearsAllKumeran A/L Mohan
NCT07288853 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This research looks at whether using a mobile phone app that sends push-notification reminders can help adolescent orthodontic patients keep their teeth and gums cleaner during treatment. When teenagers wear braces, it's easy for food and plaque to get stuck around brackets and wires, which can lead to gingivitis and white spot lesions if oral hygiene isn't maintained. Traditional reminders from dentists often fade over time, so this study tests a more consistent, digital approach. The app sends daily notifications reminding users to brush and care for their teeth. The study will compare three groups: App with push-notification reminders, App without reminders, and Control group with normal instructions only. Researchers will measure changes in plaque and gum health and use a questionnaire to see if the reminders also improve patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 12-18 years * Suitable for upper and lower arch fixed appliance treatment * Good oral hygiene * Able to understand Bahasa Malaysia and/or English * Possess a personal or parental smartphone with app access Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised or syndromic patients * Need to skip bracket bonding * On antibiotics * Undergoing periodontal therapy * Already using another dental reminder or behavior-change app * Patients with cognitive or developmental limitations preventing app use
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What it tests

  • Ezgigi with push notification
  • EzGigi
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Where

1 site
Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia
Kuantan, Malaysia
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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