Mini-implant palate expander for teens and adults
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new type of palate expander that uses small implants (mini-screws) can safely widen the upper jaw in people 16 and older. It may be an option for you if your upper jaw is too narrow, even if you have already stopped growing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 16 years old.
- Your upper jaw is narrower than it should be (on one side, both sides, or even without a crossbite).
- You have not had previous jaw surgery or a cleft lip/palate.
- You have not had a palate expander before.
- You have no impacted teeth, tumors, or other blockages in the area where the mini-screws would go.
- You have no significant gum disease.
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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