3D-Printed tooth spacer could replace metal in Kids' mouths
NCT ID NCT07161076
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new 3D-printed plastic device that holds space in a child's mouth after a baby tooth is lost early. It compares the 3D-printed spacer to the standard metal band and loop in 13 children aged 6-9. Each child gets both devices on opposite sides of the mouth, and the team checks success, comfort, and gum health over 12 months.
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 dental device (space maintainer)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more comfortable and effective way to keep space for permanent teeth after early baby tooth loss in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 13 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The 3D-printed device might break or cause gum problems more often than the metal one.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for 3D PRINTING are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
The British University in Egypt , Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
El Shorouk, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can 3D printing precision redefine denture comfort?
- Can a tooth-colored, one-visit space saver replace the metal band-and-loop in kids?
- Could 3D-Printed fillings outlast traditional tooth repairs?
- 3D-Printed tooth spacers could beat metal ones for kids
- Digital vs. Old-School: which dental device keeps Kids' teeth aligned best?
- 3D-Printed dental devices may ease Kids' pain and anxiety