Intraoral Scanners as a Motivation Method for Oral Hygiene Instruction

Launched by CHU DE REIMS · Oct 5, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether using a 3D intraoral scanner can help motivate patients to improve their oral hygiene compared to traditional oral hygiene instructions. The focus is on people who have gum diseases like gingivitis or periodontitis, which can cause inflammation and tooth loss if not managed properly. By encouraging better oral care practices, the hope is to enhance patients' overall dental health and treatment outcomes.

To join this study, participants should be between the ages of 65 and 74, have gum disease as defined by international standards, and be able to perform basic oral care tasks. They must also be able to speak French and agree to participate by signing a consent form. Participants will receive guidance on oral hygiene and have their progress monitored, helping them understand how to take better care of their teeth and gums. This trial aims to find effective ways to encourage people to stick to their oral health routines, which is crucial for preventing further dental issues.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients
• • consulting the Dental Care Service of the university hospital of Reims
• • presenting gingivitis or periodontal diseases according to the international classification of periodontal diseases (Chicago, 2017)
• • presenting at least 10 pairs of opposing teeth
• • able to perform oral hygiene procedures
• • speaking French
• • who signed the informed consent form
• • affiliated to the French Social Security system
• Non-inclusion criteria :
• Patients presenting :
• • a medical history likely to compromise protocol (psychiatric disorders, medical or pharmacological antecedents altering or modifying immune response in last 3 months)
• • pregnancy or breastfeeding
• • eating disorders
• • orthodontic treatments
• • patients under legal protection, trusteeship or guardianship
• • unable to understand auto-questionary
• Exclusion criteria :
• Patients presenting :
• • presenting exacerbations signs of periodontal diseases
• • benefiting a professional plaque removal procedure outside of the experimental procedure