Can we predict gum recession after braces? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07445555

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is recruiting 50 adults to understand what factors make gum recession more likely after orthodontic treatment. Researchers will measure gum health, bite patterns, and other dental features in people with and without a history of braces. The goal is to create a simple guideline dentists can use to estimate a patient's risk before starting treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a clinical guideline that helps dentists predict which patients are at risk for gum recession after orthodontic treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment, so it won't directly prevent or fix gum recession.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • UZ Leuven

    RECRUITING

    Leuven, 3000, Belgium

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