Effect of mHealth on Interdental Brushing in Type 2 Embrasures"

Plaque biofilm is the etiological factor for the development of gingival and periodontal diseases. There are certain areas in mouth where plaque removal is difficult, which includes palatal, lingual and interproximal areas. Among these, interproximal areas are most difficult to clean due to inability of toothbrush to reach that area properly. So, interdental aids are required to remove plaque from the proximal areas efficiently. Consequently, plaque accumulation most often starts in interdental areas, where resultant periodontal lesions are observed most commonly. It is the ethical responsibility of the dental professional to educate patients about the progression of destructive periodontal disease, so that patients understand the need for plaque removal and control. It is not easy for patients to develop any new habits of using different cleaning aids. Many studies have proven mobile health to be effective in improving patient\'s compliance for better oral hygiene maintenance. So, proper means of education such as mobile health could lead to behavior change and adoption of new habit of using interdental aid on regular basis. Use of mobile technology to track and improve health outcomes is known as mobile health. No studies till date have evaluated mobile health in improving interdental brushing. It is possible that we can reinforce patient on the use of interdental brush with the help of text messages. Therefore, the present randomized controlled clinical trial is designed to evaluate the compliance of interdental brushing with the use of text messages.