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Tiny bone holes may help adults avoid jaw surgery

NCT ID NCT06467240

Disease control Sponsor: Al-Azhar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested a special dental expander combined with tiny bone perforations (MOPs) to widen the upper jaw in 14 adults aged 17-23 with a narrow jaw and crossbite. The goal was to see if this less invasive method could effectively expand the jaw without major surgery. Results are based on CT scans to measure how much the bone and teeth moved.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hybrid rapid maxillary expander assisted with micro-osteoperforation (MOPs)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a less invasive way to correct a narrow upper jaw in adults without surgery.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study with only 14 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves drilling tiny holes in the bone, which carries risks like pain, swelling, or infection.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

randamly selected

Ages

17 to 23 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * An age range from 17-23 years. * Transverse maxillary deficiency. * Maxillary lingual Cross bite (unilateral or bilateral) * No history of previous orthodontic treatment. * Good oral and general health. * No systemic condition that could interfere with orthodontic treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with craniofacial anomalies . * History of extraction of permanent teeth. * Previous orthodontic treatment. * Poor oral hygiene or periodontally compromised patient. * Previous history of bruxism, trauma or par functions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disorder of facial skeleton Malocclusion

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Maxillary anomaly

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dental Medicine Al-Azhar University

    Cairo, Naser City, 4450113, Egypt