Comparative evaluation of novel tooth brushing with reminder therapy with conventional brushing techniques in children

Shilpa S.; Jyothsna V. Setty; Srikanth K. V.; Smrithi Srinivasan; Ajith Kumar Haridasan; Ila Srinivasan

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20240342

Authors

Shilpa S. Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Jyothsna V. Setty Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College, SAHE, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Srikanth K. V. Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Smrithi Srinivasan Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ajith Kumar Haridasan Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ila Srinivasan Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, M R Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20240342

Keywords:

Tooth brushing, Reminder therapy, Fones technique, Dantharaag, Paediatric patient, Oral hygiene index

Abstract

Background: Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most prevalent oral diseases in the children. Dental plaque is the main contributing agent for these oral diseases. Tooth brushing is considered to be one of the most efficient ways of maintaining the oral hygiene. Often, it is noted that certain areas of oral cavity and surfaces of the teeth are brushed more, while the other areas are neglected. With this background, we have designed a novel technique of tooth brushing with reminder therapy.

Methods: Oral examination of 180 children aged between 6-12 years was done and Oral Hygiene Index Simplified, Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman modification of Quigley-Hein Plaque Index, Modified Gingival Index were recorded. The children were randomly divided into three groups; Control group; Tooth brushing using Fones technique; Tooth brushing along with a reminder therapy (dantharaag: the tooth tune). Each group was taught their respective techniques and follow up was done at 15 and 45 days interval and all the indices were recorded. The data, thus collected was tabulated and subjected to analysis.

Results: The results showed a reduction in the scores of OHI-S, TMQH and MGI in all the three groups during follow up visits. However, this difference was statistically significantly between the groups where, Group 2 was better than Group 1 and Group 3 was better than Group 1 and 2 by 45 days.

Conclusions: In conclusion, Dantharaag: the tooth tune was readily accepted by children and showed better results in plaque reduction and oral hygiene improvement.

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