Overview
The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of an AI dental monitoring intervention on patients' periodontal disease, preventive behaviors and motivation. This randomized controlled trial included experimental group: AI group (EG-A), AI-humanized group (EG-B) and control group(CG), respectively.
The EG-A and EG-B received AI dental monitoring intervention by taking mouth image at home once a week for six month.
Baseline and follow-up surveys were used to collect the data in periodontal index, periodontal preventive behavior and motivation.
Description
A randomized experimental design was used. Patients with periodontal disease whose aged 35-65 years were recruited through department of Periodontics in Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital.
Each group was expected for 100 per group, patients will be randomized into each group. G*Power (version 3.1.9.4) was used for power analysis.
All patients will underwent periodontal examination at baseline and at 1-month, 3-month, 6-month follow-ups.
Each patients will be diagnosed periodontal disease by dentist and have more than 16 functional teeth.
Each patients will completed the questionnaire at baseline and at 1-month, 3-month and 6-month follow-up.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 35-65 years old
- Diagnosed periodontal disease by dentist (Comprehensive Periodontal Treatment Project)
- More than 16 functional teeth
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have received periodontal treatment within 3 months
- Patient has disease related to periodontal disease (ex. Drug-related excessive gum growth or blood clotting problems, pregnancy, mental illness)
- Disability patients