New gadget could replace messy bite paper at the dentist
NCT ID NCT07490483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a jaw tracking device can accurately detect where teeth touch when biting, compared to the traditional articulating paper method. Twenty healthy adults aged 20-25 will have their bite contacts recorded at different head positions using both methods. The goal is to see if the digital device provides more reliable data for dental diagnosis.
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 improve how dentists diagnose bite problems by using a more precise, digital method.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 healthy young adults, so results may not apply to people with dental issues or older populations.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BETWEEN 20-25 YEARS OLD are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Faculty of dentistry Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a new antibody tame the Body's allergic alarm system?
- Fingerprint sweat could replace oral swabs for drug testing
- Wearable tech puts hormone health to the test
- Can a better hazmat suit keep first responders safer and more effective?
- Home video tracking may expose the gap between clinic walking and real-world walking after stroke
- Avocado at breakfast: a secret weapon for blood sugar and fullness?