Gum health showdown: video vs. Hands-On training – which works better?
NCT ID NCT07479706
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two ways to teach people with gingivitis (early gum disease) how to clean their teeth better. One group watched a video, the other practiced on a dental model. After one month, both groups showed improved gum health and awareness, with no major difference between methods. The goal was to find a simple, effective way to help patients manage gum disease at home.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having an average whole-mouth gingival index (GI) score above 2.0 Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with an average gingival index below 2.0, * Individuals with periodontal pockets deeper than 4 mm in one or more areas, * Individuals with fixed prosthetic restorations in any tooth, * Individuals who have received periodontal treatment within the last 6 months, * Individuals who smoke or use similar tobacco products, * Individuals who have used antibiotics for any reason within the last 3 months, * Individuals who are unable to perform adequate oral hygiene practices, * Individuals who have lost 5 or more teeth other than wisdom teeth, * Individuals under 18 or over 65 years of age were not included in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara University Faculty of Denstistry Department of Periodontology
Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)
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