Clear aligner treatment with tiny bone punctures to speed tooth movement
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a technique called tiny “micro-punctures” in the jaw bone can speed up orthodontic tooth movement in people with moderate front-lower tooth crowding. It uses clear aligners and may help teeth move faster, but only if you meet the dental and medical safety requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your permanent teeth are fully grown in (except wisdom teeth).
- You have moderate crowding in the lower front teeth, about 4–6 mm.
- You are not taking medicines that change pain sensation for at least 1 week before treatment starts.
- Your clear aligner plan uses at least 8 aligners.
- You have not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before.
- You do not have gum disease or poor oral hygiene that needs treatment first.
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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