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[I-05]Preliminary Data Analysis of an Augmented Reality Training System on Periodontal Health in Diabetes Patients
○Chih-Chang Chen1、Wei-Fu Huang2、Yu-Ching Li3、Chia-Hsiu Wu3、Chun-Jung Chen 3、Hsiao-Ling Huang4 (1. School of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University、2. Department of Metabolism & Endocrinology, Chi Mei Medical Center、3. Department of Periodontics, Chi Mei Medical Center、4. Department of Oral Hygiene, Kaohsiung Medical University)
Purpose
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is prevalent among middle-aged and older adults and is often accompanied by periodontal problem, affecting their quality of life. To effectively equip patients with self-care skills for better oral health, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an Augmented Reality (AR) training system in improving periodontal health in diabetic patients.
Methods
A randomized clinical trial was conducted to recruit patients with T2DM from the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at a medical center in southern Taiwan. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: AR group (n=2), AR with health counseling (ARHC) group (n=2), and control group (n=2). All participants received non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) and general oral hygiene introduction (OHI). The AR group and ARHC group underwent AR training system intervention to learn the Bass brushing and interdental cleaning techniques. The ARHC group also received additional health counseling. Baseline data and follow-up assessments at 1, 3, and 6 months were collected through oral examinations, including plaque control record (PCR), plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP). Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare differences between baseline and follow-up results within each group.
Results and Discussion
Following 6 months after the intervention, all groups showed a reduction in dental plaque levels (−20.7 ± −24.8% in the AR group, −4.6 ± −44.3% in the ARHC group, and −40.7± −33.9% in the control group). And the AR group showed reductions in PI, GI, PPD, CAL, and BOP. The ARHC group only showed a reduction in BOP. The control group showed reductions in GI, PPD, CAL, and BOP. Although the results indicate that the AR training system can effectively improve periodontal health, the current sample size is small and may not accurately represent the actual effects. Further studies with a larger sample size are needed to confirm the impact of using high-tech tools on periodontal disease prevention and quality of life among middle-aged and older adults with diabetes.
(COI Disclosure: None.)
(Ethics Review: Institutional Review Board of Human Study Committee of Chi-Mei Medical Center, Approval Number: 11111-011)
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is prevalent among middle-aged and older adults and is often accompanied by periodontal problem, affecting their quality of life. To effectively equip patients with self-care skills for better oral health, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an Augmented Reality (AR) training system in improving periodontal health in diabetic patients.
Methods
A randomized clinical trial was conducted to recruit patients with T2DM from the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at a medical center in southern Taiwan. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: AR group (n=2), AR with health counseling (ARHC) group (n=2), and control group (n=2). All participants received non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) and general oral hygiene introduction (OHI). The AR group and ARHC group underwent AR training system intervention to learn the Bass brushing and interdental cleaning techniques. The ARHC group also received additional health counseling. Baseline data and follow-up assessments at 1, 3, and 6 months were collected through oral examinations, including plaque control record (PCR), plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP). Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare differences between baseline and follow-up results within each group.
Results and Discussion
Following 6 months after the intervention, all groups showed a reduction in dental plaque levels (−20.7 ± −24.8% in the AR group, −4.6 ± −44.3% in the ARHC group, and −40.7± −33.9% in the control group). And the AR group showed reductions in PI, GI, PPD, CAL, and BOP. The ARHC group only showed a reduction in BOP. The control group showed reductions in GI, PPD, CAL, and BOP. Although the results indicate that the AR training system can effectively improve periodontal health, the current sample size is small and may not accurately represent the actual effects. Further studies with a larger sample size are needed to confirm the impact of using high-tech tools on periodontal disease prevention and quality of life among middle-aged and older adults with diabetes.
(COI Disclosure: None.)
(Ethics Review: Institutional Review Board of Human Study Committee of Chi-Mei Medical Center, Approval Number: 11111-011)