Assessment of Efficacy of Oral Health Game Applications by Evaluating Plaque Index Score of 5-8 Years Old Children
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: Caries is a multifactorial disease that is influenced by oral hygiene practices and nowadays with advancing technology,this can also be aided by the use of oral health game applications.Aim: To assess the efficacy of various oral health game applications by evaluating the plaque index score of 5-8 years old children at a time interval of th th 14 days. Design: Plaque index was calculated for 20 children at baseline, 7 day and 14 day. They were randomly allocated into 4 groups,one control group and 3 different toothbrushing game app groups.Results: Plaque index scores reduced in all the 4 groups but were not statistically significant. Group C showed the highest reduction in the Plauqe index scores. Conclusion: Toothbrushing and Oral health game applications have proven to be an interesting and educational method to instill good oral hygiene habits in children.
Authors: Aarushi Gupta, Shikha Choubey, Rishabh Kapoor, Shivani Mathur, Urvashi Verma, Rishba Singh
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404461921