Dental device showdown: which expander moves molars best?
NCT ID NCT07534072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different dental expanders in 30 teenagers aged 15-18 who needed their upper molars moved backward to correct a Class II bite. One device was a self-activated Leaf Expander and the other a conventional Hyrax Expander, both anchored to the jawbone. The goal was to see which one worked better and caused fewer side effects.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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15 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Class II molar relation. * Patients aged between 15 and 18 years. * Overjet less than 6 mm * ANB angle between 5° and 7°. * Non-extraction treatment plan with molar distalization. * Horizontal or normal growth pattern with symmetrical, balanced facial appearance. * Minimal crowding in the mandibular arch. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenitally missing teeth * Congenital anomalies * Systemic diseases * Previous orthodontic treatment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al- Azhar University
Cairo, Nasr City, 4450113, Egypt
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