ArticleJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Effectiveness of a game-based oral health intervention on plaque and gingival scores among schoolchildren: A nonrandomized controlled trial.
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Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a game-based oral health education intervention in improving plaque and gingival scores among school children aged 12-15 years in comparison to traditional oral health education methods. Materials and Methods: Conducted as a nonrandomized controlled trial over 7 months, the research included eight schools with a total of 162 participants allocated to either the intervention ( Results: Postintervention, the intervention group showed significant improvements in both plaque index (0.89 ± 0.27) and gingival index (1.02 ± 0.23) compared to the control group (1.62 ± 0.30 and 1.72 ± 0.25, respectively; Conclusion: This study highlights the potential of gamified interventions to enhance oral health education and engagement among adolescents, suggesting that such innovative approaches could lead to improved oral hygiene practices.
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