Mobile Health on Improving Efficacy of Plaque Control in Antenatal Women With Gingivitis

Launched by POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES ROHTAK · May 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how mobile health tools, like education and counseling through smartphones, can help improve oral health for pregnant women dealing with gingivitis, which is a common gum disease during pregnancy. The goal is to see if better home care, along with professional dental treatment, can lead to better gum health and overall pregnancy outcomes.

To be eligible for this study, women need to be healthy and between the ages of 18 and 35, at 8 to 24 weeks pregnant, and have some gum issues but not serious ones. They should also have at least 20 natural teeth and access to a mobile phone. Unfortunately, women with certain health conditions, those who smoke or drink alcohol, or those who have had recent dental treatments won’t be able to participate. If you join the study, you can expect to receive guidance on improving your oral hygiene and support throughout the process. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help improve the dental health of pregnant women in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Systemically Healthy pregnant women of age 18-35 years
• • 2. 8-24 weeks of Gestation
• • 3. Generalized gingivitis (BOP score \>30%s, without attachment loss and radiographic bone loss, PPD≤3mm)
• • 4. Access to mobile phone
• • 5. At least 20 natural teeth present
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Presence of systemic diseases that could influence the outcome of periodontal therapy (Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension)
• • 2. Smoking/alcohol consumption
• • 3. Patient currently on any antibiotic therapy
• • 4. Risk for Preterm Birth (Delivery \< 37 weeks of gestation)
• • 5. History of periodontal treatment in the last 6 months
• • 6. Physically and mentally impaired patients