3D-Printed dental expanders could offer a better fit for teens

NCT ID NCT07411092

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 3D-printed dental expander works better than a traditional one for widening the upper jaw in teenagers aged 12 to 17. Twenty-two teens with a narrow upper jaw will receive either a custom 3D-printed or a conventionally made expander. The goal is to see which device opens the jaw more precisely and causes less unwanted tooth movement.

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 Hyrax expander and conventional Hyrax expander (dental devices)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that 3D-printed expanders are more precise and comfortable for correcting a narrow upper jaw in teens.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The devices are for temporary use and carry typical orthodontic risks like discomfort or tooth tipping.

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MAXILLARY EXPANSION TRANSVERSE MAXILLARY DEFICIENCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of dentistry, Ain Shams univeristy
RECRUITING

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt

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