短信提醒对正畸患者口腔卫生维护的作用。
Role of Text Message Reminder on Oral Hygiene Maintenance of Orthodontic Patients.
作者信息
Kumar G Sujay, Kashyap Arpita, Raghav Shweta, Bhardwaj Rishibha, Singh Arunesh, Guram Guneet
机构信息
Department of Orthodontics, Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital, Shimoga, Karnataka, India, e-mail:
Private Practitioner, Crystal Smile Care, Department of Orthodontics, Guwahati, Assam, India.
出版信息
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2018 Jan 1;19(1):98-101. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2219.
INTRODUCTION
Fixed orthodontic treatment is frequently associated with increased plaque accumulation leading to gingivitis and white spot lesions (WSLs).
AIM
This study evaluated the role of text message reminder on oral hygiene of orthodontic patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A total of 60 patients under fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly divided into two equal groups as control group and study (text message) group. Text message group received reminders about oral hygiene, while the control group did not receive any messages. Oral hygiene of both the groups was evaluated at baseline, 2, and 3 months using plaque indices (PIs) along with WSL status. Data were statistically analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical software, version 19, with chi-square test and t-test.
RESULTS
At the baseline, plaque score was higher in the study group over control group (p > 0.038), whereas it was decreased after 3 months in the test group (p > 0.001). For WSL, there was no significant difference at baseline, but it was significantly lower in study group (p > 0.003).
CONCLUSION
Oral hygiene status improved with text message reminder.
引言
固定正畸治疗常常与菌斑堆积增加相关，进而导致牙龈炎和白斑病变（WSLs）。
目的
本研究评估短信提醒对正畸患者口腔卫生的作用。
材料与方法
总共60名接受固定正畸治疗的患者被随机分为两组，每组人数相等，分别为对照组和研究（短信）组。短信组收到关于口腔卫生的提醒，而对照组未收到任何信息。使用菌斑指数（PIs）以及WSL状况在基线、2个月和3个月时评估两组的口腔卫生情况。数据使用社会科学统计软件包（SPSS）统计软件19版进行统计学分析，采用卡方检验和t检验。
结果
在基线时，研究组的菌斑评分高于对照组（p > 0.038），而在测试组中3个月后该评分降低（p > 0.001）。对于WSL，基线时无显著差异，但研究组显著更低（p > 0.003）。
结论
短信提醒使口腔卫生状况得到改善。
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