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Can a video replace a Dentist's Hands-On demo for healthier gums?

NCT ID NCT07706049

Disease control Sponsor: Ankara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching a video about brushing and flossing is as effective as a hands-on demonstration with a 3D model for people with gingivitis (early gum disease). Eighty adults with gingivitis will receive either a video link or a live demo, and their gum health will be checked after one month. The study also looks at whether a person's confidence in their ability to clean their teeth (self-efficacy) predicts how much their gums improve.

What this could mean

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Active substance
video-based oral hygiene instruction or model-based oral hygiene instruction
What this could lead to
If video instruction works as well as hands-on teaching, it could make effective oral hygiene guidance more accessible and scalable.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (80 patients, one month follow-up). Results may not apply to all patients or predict long-term gum health.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients officially diagnosed with plaque-induced gingivitis. Patients having an average whole-mouth Gingival Index (GI) score strictly above 2.0 at baseline. Patients aged between 18 and 65 years. Patients who have provided written informed consent to participate in the study. \- Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with an average whole-mouth Gingival Index (GI) score of 2.0 or below. Individuals presenting with periodontal pockets deeper than 4 mm in any single area of the mouth. Individuals who possess fixed prosthetic restorations on any tooth. Individuals who have received any form of professional periodontal treatment within the last 6 months. Individuals who currently smoke or use similar tobacco products. Individuals who have used systemic antibiotics for any medical or dental reason within the last 3 months. Individuals who are physically or cognitively unable to perform adequate daily oral hygiene practices. Individuals who have lost 5 or more natural teeth (excluding third molars/wisdom teeth). \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gingivitis Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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