Expanding the upper jaw with a preformed brace
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a preformed appliance designed to widen a narrow upper jaw. It may help people whose upper jaw is too narrow, causing their back teeth to cross or tilt inward.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a narrow upper jaw (back teeth cross over or touch edge-to-edge on one or both sides)
- Your jaw can be in any normal growth position (forward/backward or vertical)
- You do not have a genetic syndrome, cleft lip or palate, or severe jaw deformity
- You do not have metal fillings in your teeth
- You have not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before
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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