Effect of Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) on Gingival Health in Orthodontic Patients (NCT07468773) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) on Gingival Health in Orthodontic Patients
United Arab Emirates60 participantsStarted 2026-03-30
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of individualized oral hygiene education using the Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis (iTOP) method compared with conventional oral hygiene instruction using model demonstration and video-based education in orthodontic patients diagnosed with gingivitis.
Sixty orthodontic patients underwent professional mechanical plaque removal and received oral hygiene instruction using calibrated interdental brushes. Participants were randomly assigned to either the iTOP training group or the conventional education group.
Clinical outcomes including Approximal Plaque Index (API), Gingival Index (GI), and Full Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS) were assessed at baseline and after three months to determine the effectiveness of the educational interventions on plaque control and gingival health.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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