CompletedNot Applicable

Improving Dental Floss Adherence and Gingival Health With SMS and an Innovative Floss Holder

144 participantsStarted 2015-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study proposes to evaluate the effects of using a new floss holder (GumChuck) and the use of text messages during supportive periodontal therapy, on the psychological, behavioral and clinical parameters of patients with gingivitis, outlined by evidence and a theory-based framework.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gingivitis BOMP \> 0.5 * 20 teeth (minimum 5 per quadrant) * \> 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * periodontitis (pockets \>3), * smoking, * orthodontics, * pregnancy * removable partial dentures

What they're measuring

Change from BOMP (Bleeding on Marginal Probing) at 4 months

Timeframe: Baseline & 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03120559

SponsorUniversity of Lisbon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-03-30

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