Could dentists print your aligners in the office? new trial tests speed and quality
NCT ID NCT07687329
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares three ways to straighten mildly crowded teeth: clear aligners 3D-printed directly in the dentist's office, aligners made by printing a model and then forming plastic over it, and traditional metal braces. Thirty-six people aged 12 to 30 with mild crowding and no need for tooth extractions took part. The study measures how well each method works and how long treatment takes, using a standard scoring system for tooth alignment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Clear aligners (direct 3D-printed or indirect thermoformed) and fixed metal braces
- What this could lead to
- If successful, in-house 3D-printed aligners could offer a faster, cheaper, and equally effective alternative to traditional braces for mild crowding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. 3D-printed aligners are new and may not match the precision of commercial lab aligners or braces.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Erciyes University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics
Kayseri, Melikgazi, Turkey (Türkiye)
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