Braces-Free jaw widening: new study tests clear aligners in kids
NCT ID NCT07586163
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares different clear aligner systems to widen the upper jaw in children aged 7-10 with a narrow palate. It includes 75 participants split into five groups, testing in-house aligners and Invisalign devices against an untreated control group. The goal is to see which method works best for improving dental and skeletal width, with follow-up on side effects like white spots on teeth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Clear aligner systems (Invisalign Palatal Expander and in-house aligners)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that custom-made clear aligners are effective for widening the upper jaw in children, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional expanders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The study is not yet recruiting, and outcomes are focused on dental measurements rather than long-term health benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry
Talas, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)
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