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Chewing on a silicone gadget may make clear aligners work better — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07726485

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Baghdad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether using a silicone aligner seater (a chewy) more often can improve how well clear aligners move teeth as planned. Adults aged 18 to 45 with mild to moderate crowding or spacing will be randomly assigned to use the chewy only when first inserting each aligner set or also daily at bedtime. The study will compare tooth movement accuracy and pain levels between the two groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
silicone aligner seater (chewy) used during clear aligner therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to make clear aligner treatment more predictable and effective.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is low-risk, but the benefit may be minimal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malocclusion malocclusion due to protuberant upper front teeth

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CLEAR ALIGNER THERAPY MALOCCLUSIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Baghdad/ collage of Dentistry

    Baghdad, 10047, Iraq

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