Saliva test could replace needles for monitoring braces progress

NCT ID NCT07303647

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looks at whether saliva can be used to track bone changes in people getting braces. Researchers will measure certain genes in the saliva of 24 patients aged 15 to 25 over time. The goal is to find a simple, painless way to monitor how teeth move during treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hawler teaching hospital

    Erbil, Ervil, 44001, Iraq

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