U.S., Dec. 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07288853) titled 'Mobile Application Push Notification in Improving Oral Hygiene Behaviour in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients' on Nov. 24.
Brief Summary: This research looks at whether using a mobile phone app that sends push-notification reminders can help adolescent orthodontic patients keep their teeth and gums cleaner during treatment.
When teenagers wear braces, it's easy for food and plaque to get stuck around brackets and wires, which can lead to gingivitis and white spot lesions if oral hygiene isn't maintained. Traditional reminders from dentists often fade over time, so this study tests a more consistent, digital approach.
The app sends d...