New 3D-Printed aligners could make braces more precise
NCT ID NCT07637227
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether directly 3D-printed clear aligners work better than traditional thermoformed ones for mild teeth crowding or spacing. About 34 adults aged 15-30 will wear the aligners for 22 hours a day, changing them weekly. Researchers will compare how accurately the teeth move and how satisfied patients are.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Direct-printed aligner (Clear-A V2 resin) and thermoformed aligner (Zendura FLX)
- What this could lead to
- If direct-printed aligners work better, they could offer a faster, more accurate way to straighten teeth without needing molds.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the new printing method might not be more effective than the standard one.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Orthodontic department, College of dentistry, university of Baghdad.
RECRUITINGBaghdad, 10047, Iraq
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Specialized Dental Center for Prosthodontics and Orthodontics
RECRUITINGBaghdad, Bab Al-Muadham, 10047, Iraq
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Z Orchida Clinic
RECRUITINGBaghdad, 10013, Iraq
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