Simple elastic trick may spare underbite patients from jaw surgery
NCT ID NCT04911400
First seen May 10, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether wearing elastics with orthodontic retainers can help keep a corrected underbite from shifting back. Researchers will compare two groups of 42 people who already completed underbite treatment. The goal is to see if this simple addition reduces the need for future jaw surgery.
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Locations
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Chatswood Orthodontics
Chatswood, New South Wales, 2067, Australia
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Sydney Dental Hospital
Surry Hills, New South Wales, 2010, Australia
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