3D-printed vs lab-made braces expanders for kids
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two types of orthodontic expanders—one made with 3D printing and one made in a lab—to see which works better for widening the upper jaw. It may help your child’s orthodontic team learn the best option for correcting a narrow upper palate.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is 8 to 13 years old
- Your child has a narrow upper jaw (with or without a crossbite)
- You and your child are patients at the study’s orthodontics clinics (Medical University of South Carolina or University of Pittsburgh)
- Your family can do online study steps using an internet-connected electronic device
- You are willing to consent, and if your child is 12–13, they are willing to assent
- Your child has NOT had orthodontic treatment before or is not currently in treatment
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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