3D-Printed jaw expander could offer smoother smile fix
NCT ID NCT07331207
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests a custom 3D-printed device to widen the upper jaw in 16 young adults aged 18-30. The expander is attached directly to the bone with mini-screws, avoiding pressure on teeth. Researchers will use 3D scans to measure how the jaw bones and teeth move over three months. The goal is to see if this bone-borne approach is effective for correcting a narrow upper jaw.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
3D-printed bone-borne rapid maxillary expander (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more precise and less painful way to widen the upper jaw in young adults, potentially reducing the need for tooth-based expanders.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device uses mini-screws, which carry risks of infection or loosening.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.