Digital vs. traditional: which method makes better dental expanders for kids?
NCT ID NCT07338591
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will compare three ways of making palatal expanders—a device used to widen the upper jaw—in 36 children aged 8 to 13 with crossbite. The methods are fully traditional (using physical molds), hybrid (physical mold plus digital fabrication), and fully digital (using a 3D scanner). Researchers will measure how well the expander fits, how long the process takes, and how satisfied patients and clinicians are.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- palatal expander fabrication workflow (fully conventional, hybrid, fully digital)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that digital methods produce better-fitting expanders more efficiently, potentially improving comfort and reducing chair time for children needing orthodontic treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The outcomes focus on workflow and fit, not long-term health benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of dentistry , Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, 35516, Egypt
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faculty of dentistry , Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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