Braces treatment comparing molar protraction with or without surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two orthodontic approaches for moving back molar teeth forward by at least 5 mm: with an added surgical step or without. The goal is to see which approach works best while keeping neighboring teeth and gums healthy.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old and speak/read English
- Be a patient of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dental School
- Have 1st or 2nd molar teeth that need to be moved forward at least 5 mm (and the teeth are not next to each other)
- Have healthy gums and no cavities or infected tooth areas around the teeth being moved
- Not plan to need fillings or other restorative dental work on the teeth being treated during the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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