Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
Quantitative Analysis of Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
70 participants
Jun 15, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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 Criteria2
- 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
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Interventions
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.
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NCT07611942