Braces vs. activator: which shapes kids' jaws better?

NCT ID NCT07382011

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at 26 children aged 8 to 13 with a specific type of misaligned bite (Class II malocclusion). Researchers compared two dental devices—LM-Activator and Twin Block—to see how they affected jaw growth and posture. The goal was to measure changes in overjet (how far front teeth stick out) and other jaw angles using X-rays and dental models.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara Üniversitesi Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Külliyesi Sağlık Yerleşkesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Başıbüyük Yolu 9/3 34854 Başıbüyük / Maltepe / İSTANBUL

    Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.