Lip bumper may speed up teeth straightening after extractions

NCT ID NCT06929754

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Bahria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a lip bumper appliance helps lower front teeth align faster after removing first premolars. 44 people with moderate to severe crowding took part. One group got a lip bumper, the other did not. Researchers measured tooth alignment and gum health over three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lip bumper appliance
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a lip bumper speeds up natural tooth movement after extractions, reducing the need for braces.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The lip bumper might also make oral hygiene harder.

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CROWDING OF ANTERIOR MANDIBULAR TEETH GINGIVAL HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bahria University Medical and Dental College

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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