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Psychological, behavioral, and clinical effects of intra‐oral camera: a randomized control trial on adults with gingivitis
| Summary: | Objectives: To evaluate the effects of using an intra-oral camera (IOC) during supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), on the psychological, behavioral, and clinical parameters of patients with gingivitis, outlined by evidence and a theory-based framework. Methods: A group of 78 adult patients with gingivitis receiving an SPT was randomized into two groups: IOC and control. Bleeding on Marginal Probing (BOMP), self-reported dental hygiene behaviors, and psychological determinants of behavior change (outcome expectancies, self-efficacy, and planning) and IOC opinion were evaluated 1 week before or during the appointment and 4 months later. Repeatedmeasures ANOVA was used to compare groups over time. Results: Almost all the patients brushed their teeth daily, while 78% either never or hardly ever used dental floss. The IOC group showed significant improvements in BOMP index (P < 0.001), self-reported flossing (P < 0.05), and self-efficacy (P < 0.05) compared to the control group. Conclusions: The use of IOC significantly improves clinical, behavioral, and psychological determinants of periodontal health 4 months after treatment. |
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| Main Authors: | Araujo, Mario-Rui |
| Other Authors: | Alvarez, Maria-João; Godinho, Cristina Albuquerque; Pereira, Cicero Roberto |
| Subject: | Behavior change Gingivitis Intra-oral camera Oral hygiene |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | Universidade de Lisboa |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
| Summary: | Objectives: To evaluate the effects of using an intra-oral camera (IOC) during supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), on the psychological, behavioral, and clinical parameters of patients with gingivitis, outlined by evidence and a theory-based framework. Methods: A group of 78 adult patients with gingivitis receiving an SPT was randomized into two groups: IOC and control. Bleeding on Marginal Probing (BOMP), self-reported dental hygiene behaviors, and psychological determinants of behavior change (outcome expectancies, self-efficacy, and planning) and IOC opinion were evaluated 1 week before or during the appointment and 4 months later. Repeatedmeasures ANOVA was used to compare groups over time. Results: Almost all the patients brushed their teeth daily, while 78% either never or hardly ever used dental floss. The IOC group showed significant improvements in BOMP index (P < 0.001), self-reported flossing (P < 0.05), and self-efficacy (P < 0.05) compared to the control group. Conclusions: The use of IOC significantly improves clinical, behavioral, and psychological determinants of periodontal health 4 months after treatment. |
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