Effect of Mobile Health on Plaque Control Efficacy in Molars With Furcation Involvement: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Trial Details
| Condition | Furcation Defects |
| Intervention | Behavioural text messages twice weekly; Standardized oral hygiene instructions |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Not_yet_recruiting |
| Participants | 76 |
| Est. Completion | 1 Aug 2027 |
| Last Updated | 11 June 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Plaque Index; Bleeding on probing
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy individuals with clinically visible furcation entrance in mandibular molars in Stage III periodontitis * Horizontal bone loss extent ≥ 3mm29 and vertical bone loss ( Subclass A/B)30 * Access to mobile phone Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic diseases that could influence the outcome of periodontal therapy (Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension) * Smoking/alcohol consumption * Teeth with Grade II/III mobility * History of periodontal treatment or antibiotic therapy in the last 6 months * Non-vital and carious teeth to be restored * Physically and mentally impaired patients * Furcation involvement with cervical enamel projections, enamel pearls and bifurcation ridges
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