Which brace fixes kids' open bite better? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07509567
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares two dental appliances—a palatal crib and bonded spurs—to treat anterior open bite in children aged 7 to 12. Twenty kids will be randomly assigned to one of the two braces and followed for 6 months. The goal is to see which appliance works better and is more comfortable for children.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Sep 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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7 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7 to 12 years * Skeletal Class I relationship * Angle Class I dental relationship * Dental anterior open bite ≥ 1 mm * Open bite limited to the anterior segment (incisors and canines) * Presence of tongue thrusting habit with anterior tongue posture * Patients in mixed dentition stage * Fully erupted upper and lower central incisors * Fully erupted maxillary first permanent molars * Good oral hygiene * No gender restrictions * Upper arch with no or mild crowding Exclusion Criteria: * Mouth breathing * Skeletal anterior open bite * Presence of posterior crossbite * Congenitally missing teeth * Dental anomalies * Presence of any systemic disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt