International journal of dental hygiene
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Randomized Controlled Trial
An eight-month randomized controlled trial on the use of intra-oral cameras and text messages for gingivitis control among adults.
To investigate the effects of using an intra-oral camera (IOC) during a dental hygiene consultation and mobile text messages (TM) between appointments on clinical, behavioural and psychological parameters of patients with gingivitis. ⋯ A multiple-strategy benefit from using the IOC in consultation and TM between appointments improves clinical, behavioural and psychological parameters of periodontal health four months after treatment, maintained at eight months' follow-up. Insights are provided for the efficacy of the images and text messages for oral hygiene changes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A brief motivational interviewing as an adjunct to periodontal therapy-A potential tool to reduce relapse in oral hygiene behaviours. A three-year study.
To evaluate (ii) whether inclusion of a single motivational interviewing (MI) session, as an adjunct to periodontal therapy, might be beneficial for preventing relapse in oral hygiene behaviours among patients treated for chronic periodontitis and (ii) whether individual and clinical characteristics can be of predictive value for retention of sufficient oral hygiene behaviours. ⋯ A single MI session as an adjunct to conventional periodontal therapy could not be proven to be of long-term beneficial additive effect with regard to prevention of relapse in oral hygiene behaviour. Desirable standard of self-performed infection control after active periodontal treatment predicted the retention of sufficient oral hygiene behaviour over time.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Evaluation of the bristle end-rounding patterns of children's toothbrushes using scanning electron microscopy and stereomicroscopy.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the proportions of end-rounded bristles via observations of the end patterns of various children's toothbrushes with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and stereomicroscopy. ⋯ The types and percentages of bristle ends of children's toothbrushes marketed in Korea were various, but the amount of acceptable end-rounded bristles was low. The result, that even toothbrushes labelled as end-rounded had potential to harm oral tissue, demonstrates that quality control for rounding bristle ends as well as the labelling for end-rounded bristles is needed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A preliminary comparison of the effect of 0.3% versus 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse on de novo plaque formation: a monocentre randomized double-blind crossover trial.
Chlorhexidine (CHX) is considered the gold standard against gram-negative microorganisms. Little has been written about the simultaneous influence that both time and concentration could have on antiplaque formation effectiveness of CHX. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of two different CHX concentrations and time applications in a 4-day plaque regrowth study model. ⋯ Chlorhexidine is an effective oral antiseptic. The CHX 0.3% mouth rinse formulation used for 15 s resulted in superior clinical and microbiological outcomes compared to the CHX 0.2% formulation, used for 30 s.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Impact of single-session motivational interviewing on clinical outcomes following periodontal maintenance therapy.
Patient engagement in effective oral hygiene following periodontal therapy is essential to long-term success. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a behavioural counselling approach documented to positively influence behaviour change related to smoking, diabetes control and medication adherence. Emerging evidence suggests utility of MI to improve oral health. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the use of brief motivational interviewing (BMI) is effective in improving internal motivation for oral hygiene behaviour. ⋯ Results show that a one-time MI session is insufficient for improving oral hygiene in long-standing maintenance patients.