New face mask technique may fix underbite without surgery
NCT ID NCT07279662
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two ways to pull the upper jaw forward in 40 children aged 7-13 with underbite. One method used a traditional face mask attached to teeth, the other used tiny screws placed in the cheekbone. Both followed a special expansion protocol. The goal was to see which approach moves the upper jaw more effectively with fewer unwanted tooth movements.
What this could mean
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Active substance
skeletal anchorage (miniscrews) and conventional tooth-borne face mask
What this could lead to
If skeletal anchorage proves superior, it could become a preferred method for correcting underbite in growing children, reducing the need for jaw surgery later.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all cases, and the procedure involves minor surgery to place miniscrews.
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Locations
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Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06590, Turkey (Türkiye)