Clear aligners take on overbites: a kinder option for kids?

NCT ID NCT07420270

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Malaya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compared clear mandibular advancement aligners to traditional twin-block braces for correcting Class II Division 1 malocclusion (overbite) in 21 children aged 10-16. Participants were split into three groups and followed for 6 months. The goal was to see if the aligners could improve jaw and teeth alignment while being more comfortable and less noticeable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mandibular Advancement Aligner (dental device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more comfortable and less visible alternative to traditional braces for correcting overbites in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The aligners may not work as well as standard appliances, and long-term effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malocclusion, Angle Class II

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GROWTH MODIFICATION TREATMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

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