This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of an AI-enabled electric toothbrush and visual pedagogy materials in improving oral hygiene among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study compares plaque control, gingival health, and adherence between children using a manual toothbrush with visual pedagogy support and those using an AI-enabled electric toothbrush with app-based monitoring.
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Change in Plaque Index (Simplified Oral Hygiene Index - Greene & Vermillion)
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 3, Week 6