Can early jaw treatment in children prevent major surgery later?

NCT ID NCT07706400

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Malmö University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows children aged 9–12 with an underdeveloped upper jaw (maxillary retrognathism) causing a reverse bite. They receive standard interceptive orthodontic treatments, such as facemasks or other appliances, to guide jaw growth. Researchers track changes in jaw position, dental health, and quality of life over 10 years to see which treatments work best.

What this could mean

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Active substance: interceptive orthodontic treatment (e.g., facemask, reverse-pull headgear, or other appliances)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify the most effective interceptive treatments for correcting jaw alignment in children, potentially reducing the need for surgery later.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study following standard care, not testing new treatments. Results may vary by clinic and patient compliance, and long-term stability is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autosomal dominant prognathism

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

CHILDREN CLASS III MALOCCLUSION MAXILLARY RETROGNATHISM TREATMENT

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Locations

Faculty of Odontology

Malmö, Skåne County, 20506, Sweden
Malmö University

Malmö, Skåne County, 20506, Sweden
University of Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark, 2200, Denmark

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