New dental device may offer simpler overbite fix for kids

NCT ID NCT07382011

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

Summary

This study tested two dental appliances—the LM-Activator and the Twin Block—in 26 children aged 8 to 13 with Class II malocclusion (overbite). Researchers measured changes in jaw position and tooth alignment using X-rays and digital models. The goal was to see if the LM-Activator works as well as the standard Twin Block for early treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LM-Activator™ (a prefabricated myofunctional orthodontic appliance)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that the LM-Activator is as effective as the Twin Block for correcting overbite in children, offering a simpler treatment option.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 26 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The devices only manage the condition, not cure it.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malocclusion due to protuberant upper front teeth

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara Üniversitesi Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Külliyesi Sağlık Yerleşkesi, Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Başıbüyük Yolu 9/3 34854 Başıbüyük / Maltepe / İSTANBUL

    Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)