Jaw surgery may slightly alter tooth color, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07150572
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checked whether surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) changes the color of front teeth. Thirty young adults with a narrow upper jaw were compared to a similar group without treatment. Tooth color was measured with a special device before and after surgery. The goal was simply to observe any color changes, not to treat or cure a disease.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- 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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16 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria for the study group: Young adult patients with completed growth and development, Presence of maxillary transverse deficiency greater than 5 mm, Patients with bilateral or unilateral posterior crossbite, Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary arch, Good patient cooperation. Inclusion criteria for the control group: Young adult patients with no history of orthodontic treatment, Absence of congenital tooth loss, fractures, restorative procedures, or root canal treatment in the maxillary anterior teeth. \- Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria for both groups: Patients consuming more than two cups of coffee or tea per day, Patients who smoke, Presence of systemic disorders that interfere with surgical procedures or bone metabolism, Patients with craniofacial deformities or syndromic conditions, Patients with poor cooperation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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