3D-Printed jaw expander could offer smoother smile fix
NCT ID NCT07331207
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a custom 3D-printed device to widen the upper jaw in 16 young adults aged 18-30. The expander is attached directly to the bone with mini-screws, avoiding pressure on teeth. Researchers will use 3D scans to measure how the jaw bones and teeth move over three months. The goal is to see if this bone-borne approach is effective for correcting a narrow upper jaw.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D-printed bone-borne rapid maxillary expander (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more precise and less painful way to widen the upper jaw in young adults, potentially reducing the need for tooth-based expanders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device uses mini-screws, which carry risks of infection or loosening.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of dentistry- Mansoura University
RECRUITINGAl Mansurah, Egypt