Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities

NCT07611942 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker

Sponsor

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2026-06-15

Last updated

2026-06-16

Condition(s) studied

Specific Learning DisabilitiesDental PlaqueOral Hygiene

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Standardized Toothbrushing Education

Standardized Toothbrushing Education: Participants will receive standardized toothbrushing education supported by visual educational cards and educational videos based on the Modified Bass toothbrushing technique. The education program will include step-by-step practical instruction, mirror-assisted self-modeling, and parental involvement. Standardized toothbrushes and toothpaste will be provided to all participants. Plaque removal effectiveness will be evaluated using plaque-disclosing agents, intraoral photographs obtained before and after toothbrushing, and quantitative plaque analysis performed with ImageJ/FIJI software.

Study summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of toothbrushing education on plaque removal in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare their plaque removal performance with healthy children. Participants will receive standardized toothbrushing education supported by visual and auditory materials. Plaque Index, Gingival Index, and photograph-based quantitative plaque analyses will be evaluated at baseline and after a 2-week follow-up period.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

7 Years

Max age

12 Years

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of specific learning disabilities confirmed by a child and adolescent psychiatry specialist for the study group * Confirmation by a child and adolescent psychiatry specialist that the control group participants are healthy and do not have any psychiatric diagnosis * Age between 7 and 12 years * Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * Children with additional psychiatric diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or intellectual disability * Children with systemic health problems or physical disabilities that may interfere with participation in the study

Primary outcome measure(s)

Change in plaque percentage (P%) measured using ImageJ/FIJI analysis — Baseline and 2 weeks
Quantitative plaque percentage changes will be evaluated using disclosed plaque areas obtained from intraoral photographs before and after toothbrushing procedures.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Dentistry	Alanya	Antalya	Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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