Desenvolvimento de um aplicativo para o controle do biofilme dentário de adolescentes em tratamento ortodôntico fixo

Resumo (EN)

Adolescence is a period marked by multiple changes, both biochemical and psychosocial, which, together, make adolescents vulnerable to general and oral health, which can trigger several pathologies. Health education is the most effective strategy to prevent oral diseases, since through information and learning activities adolescents are able to acquire habits for the promotion, recovery and maintenance of their own health. In this context, activities that fit into the daily life of these patients, such as games and electronic applications, are shown as an excellent learning alternative, designed with the aim of stimulating self-care with health. Thus, the objective was to create a method of education compatible with the adolescent public, aiming in particular to reduce caries disease and periodontal problems arising from the prolonged use of fixed orthodontic appliances. Therefore, this work aimed to develop an electronic quiz style game, available as an application for smartphones. The game was developed by a multidisciplinary team composed by professionals in the areas of dentistry and information technology. As a result, a game was available for free in the smartphone application store. The game was tested by a team of clinicians from the orthodontics and periodontics areas, as well as computing technology professionals, to approve the quality and quantity of information provided to users, as well as application usability and clarity of functions for the target audience.