Tiny bone holes could make Braces-Free teeth straightening faster
NCT ID NCT07169968
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether making tiny holes in the jawbone (micro-osteoperforations) can speed up clear aligner treatment for crowded lower front teeth. Twenty adults aged 18 to 35 with mild to moderate crowding will be split into two groups: one gets aligners alone, the other gets aligners plus the bone holes. Researchers will compare how many aligners each group needs and measure pain, gum health, and crowding relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- micro-osteoperforations (tiny holes drilled in the jawbone)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make clear aligner treatment faster and more efficient for people with crowded lower front teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves drilling tiny holes in the bone, which could cause pain or swelling.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University
Cairo, Abassia, 11566, Egypt