New dental device aims to correct Children's open bite without surgery
NCT ID NCT07379632
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two dental appliances—the vertical holding appliance and the Zachrisson transpalatal arch—to correct anterior open bite in children aged 6-12. The goal is to see which device works better for improving bite and jaw alignment. The trial involves 38 children and uses X-rays to measure changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental appliance (vertical holding appliance or Zachrisson transpalatal arch)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more effective way to correct open bite in children without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The devices may not work for all types of open bite.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt