Can a tooth-colored, one-visit space saver replace the metal band-and-loop in kids?
NCT ID NCT07730944
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a new glass-fiber space maintainer can match the standard metal band-and-loop device in children aged 5 to 8 who lost a baby molar early on both sides of the mouth. Each child gets one type on each side, and the study tracks how well each stays in place, gum health, cavities, and space preservation over nine months. The goal is to see if the glass-fiber option offers a faster, better-looking alternative without sacrificing performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a glass fiber-reinforced composite resin space maintainer (GFRCR) placed in one visit, compared with a conventional stainless-steel band-and-loop space maintainer
- What this could lead to
- If it works, children who lose a baby molar early could get a tooth-colored, single-visit space maintainer that works as well as the metal one, with less chair time and better looks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with only 20 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The new material might break or fall off more often than the metal version.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pediatric Dentistry Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University
Najran, Najran Region, 55461, Saudi Arabia
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