3D-Printed mouth expanders: a game changer for Kids' smiles?
NCT ID NCT05743127
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two types of expanders used to widen the upper jaw in children aged 8-13. One is made by hand in a lab, the other is 3D-printed. Researchers want to see if the 3D-printed version works just as well and feels more comfortable. About 42 children will be randomly assigned to one of the two expanders and followed for 6 months.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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University of Pittsburgh - School of Dental Medicine
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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