Can a simple jaw measurement predict extraction needs?
NCT ID NCT07660146
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checks if Ashley Howe's analysis, a method that compares jaw bone width to tooth size, can accurately predict when orthodontic patients need teeth removed before braces. Researchers will use digital models from 50 people with crowded teeth. If the method works, it could help orthodontists make more consistent treatment decisions.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give orthodontists a reliable tool to decide whether tooth extraction is needed before braces, reducing guesswork.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 50 participants. The analysis may not work for all types of crowding, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Faculty of Dentistry-Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Giza Governorate, 00202, Egypt
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