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Published on: February 2, 2020
Assessment of AI-based monitoring method in assessing oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment
Aseem Sharma1, Tanushree Sharma2, Geetika Tomer3
1Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, HIDS Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Background/Objectives:
Patients receiving orthodontic treatment should have their oral hygiene regularly maintained. Patients can improve their oral hygiene performance during orthodontic treatment with the use of remote digital monitoring. The current research was done to assess the AI-based monitoring method in improving oral hygiene during orthodontic procedure.
Methodology:
Forty patients scheduled for fixed orthodontic treatment were divided into two groups of 20 each as; Group A- Control group, Group B- Test group (AI monitoring). Patients in the test group received a cheek retractor and scan box (Dental Monitoring®) and were directed to undergo regular intraoral scans. Orthodontic Plaque Index (OPI), Marginal Gingival Index (MGI), and White Spot Lesions (WSL) evaluated for both groups at baseline period (P0), after 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks as P1, P2, P3, respectively, and at 3 months (P4). The obtained data was statistically analyzed.
Result:
In comparison to the control group, test group subjects demonstrated a substantial decrease in plaque score, gingival inflammation and White Spot Lesions (WSL).
Conclusion:
During orthodontic treatment, integrating a remote monitoring system improves plaque, gingival inflammation, and white spot lesions. This method helps patients to retain their best possible oral health.
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