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KMID : 1020220230230010033
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2023 Volume.23 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.42
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Dental plaque removal efficiency of a smart toothbrush based on augmented reality in children
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Park Min-Ji
Jang Suk-Bin
Lee Jae-Young
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Abstract
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Objectives: Based on the strengths of augmented reality (AR), this study aimed to determine the dental plaque removal efficiency of a guided brushing program in children.
Methods: This randomized, controlled, double-blind crossover clinical trial evaluated the plaque removal rate after regular brushing versus AR-based guided toothbrushing in 20 children aged 5-12 years.
Results: Overall, the dental plaque removal efficiency of AR-based brushing was superior to that of regular brushing (p <0.05). When classified in detail, no significant difference was noted in the plaque removal rate between the two brushing methods in the anterior region (p=0.056), whereas a significant difference in the plaque removal rate was observed in the posterior region (p<0.05).
Conclusions: Based on these results, the efficacy of dental plaque removal for brushing using an AR-based smartphone application was confirmed; thus, this can be used for oral health education incorporating ICT technology in the future.
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KEYWORD
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Augmented Reality, Dental Plaque, Toothbrushing
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