Drilling tiny holes in jaw may cut aligner time in half
NCT ID NCT05492773
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether making tiny holes in the jaw bone (micro-osteoperforations) can help straighten crowded lower front teeth faster when using clear aligners. Thirty adults with moderate crowding will be split into two groups: one gets aligners plus the bone-drilling procedure, the other gets aligners alone. Researchers will measure how quickly teeth move and how much pain patients feel.
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 jaw bone to accelerate tooth movement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could shorten the time people need to wear clear aligners for mild crowding, making orthodontic treatment faster and more convenient.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves minor surgery and may cause temporary pain or swelling.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hama University
RECRUITINGHama, Syria
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