Effect of Health Diary on Self-management in Adolescent Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliance

Launched by WEI XIA, PHD · Jun 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how using a health diary can help teenagers who are wearing braces take better care of their teeth and improve their overall oral health. The study will compare two groups: one group will use the health diary, while the other group will not. Researchers want to see if keeping track of their oral hygiene habits in the diary can help these young patients feel more confident in managing their dental care, have fewer broken braces, and make their follow-up appointments on time.

To participate in this study, patients need to be between 12 and 18 years old and be starting orthodontic treatment for the first time. They should be able to understand and fill out forms in Chinese and have no serious mental health issues that could affect their ability to participate. If you or someone you know is interested in joining, it's a great opportunity to potentially improve dental care while contributing to important research on orthodontic treatment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with malocclusion eligible for fixed appliance orthodontic treatment;
• • The age of patients ranged from 12 to 18 years;
• • The patients received orthodontic treatment for the first time;
• • The patient was alert and had no cognitive or psychiatric impairment;
• • The patient was able to read and fill out the questionnaires, and had good listening, speaking and understanding skills in Chinese.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • The patient's disease was diagnosed as jaw deformity associated with other diseases. Malocclusion secondary to trauma, tumor, cleft lip and palate;
• • Patients treated with orthodontic-orthognathic surgery;
• • The patient currently participating in other oral related intervention studies.