New palatal plate may improve underbite correction in kids

NCT ID NCT07360509

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two methods to correct underbite (skeletal Class III malocclusion) in 14 growing children. One group used a traditional tooth-borne anchor with a face mask, while the other used a palatal plate with a face mask. The goal was to see which approach better moves the upper jaw forward. Results could help dentists choose the best treatment for young patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

palatal plate and face mask (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a palatal plate is a better option than traditional braces for correcting underbite in children, potentially leading to more effective and stable results.

What could go wrong

This is a very small study (14 people) that is already completed, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach only works in growing children and does not cure the underlying skeletal issue.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autosomal dominant prognathism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry , Al Azhar University, Girls Branch, Cairo

    Cairo, Egypt