Influence of Reminder on Enhancing Compliance in Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Treatment (a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patient compliance during orthodontic treatment has a significant effect on the aims, outcome, and duration of the treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of reminders on enhancing orthodontic patient compliance.

Patients and methods

Twenty-six subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances were randomly assigned into two groups: control (Ct) and intervention (In) groups. The oral hygiene parameters of plaque index (PI), bleeding index (BI), and white spot lesion (WSL) with appointment adherence and bracket fracture were recorded at base line (T0), 2 months (T1), 4 months (T2), and 6 months (T3). In group participants received weekly reminders and subjects' compliances were classified into poor, fair, and excellent compliance.

SUBMITTER: Hussein S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10364827 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature