Efecto de la educación 3D en pacientes con gingivitis que asisten a la Clínica de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Cuenca

Abstract

Background: Patient´s education and motivation are an essential component of gingivitis treatment. A good communication with the patient allows the understanding of the characteristics of this pathology, its progression, treatment and prevention. Objective: To evaluate patients with gingivitis using 3D animations with conventional education and motivation to see If it’s more effective than conventional education and motivation by itself. Methods: 62 patients older than 14 years were evaluated and diagnosed of gingivitis induced by bacterial plaque. These patients were treated in the clinic of Periodontology of Dentistry Faculty at Cuenca University and they were assigned sequentially in study and control groups who received or not motivation through 3D videos, respectively. Both groups received conventional motivation. They were evaluated before and after periodontal treatment; also in their clinical condition and in their level of knowledge and habits about oral health care. Results: This study has found statistically significant difference among the groups evaluated (p=0.008) after the basic periodontal therapy, because it has obtained that 3D animations combined with conventional motivation are more effective in the retention of knowledge by patient. All the clinical parameters and attitudes about oral health in both groups were similar, there isn´t a statistical significance. Conclusions: After the application of two methods, videos with 3D animations combined with conventional motivation are more effective. It achieves a better understanding of the cause, the treatment and the effect of the gingivitis and it should be used as a frequently educational method