3D-printed vs. traditional twin block braces for kids
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares a new 3D-printed twin block brace to a traditional one for children with a large overbite (overjet ≥7 mm). It checks how well germs stick, how smooth the brace is, and how well it works—plus how children feel about it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child should have a Class II Division 1 bite (upper front teeth stick out) with an overjet of 7 mm or more.
- Girls must be 10–12 years old, and boys 12–14 years old.
- All permanent front teeth and back molars must have come in.
- Your child must have some tooth decay or gum problems that need monitoring (ICDAS 3+ or BPE 3+).
- You or your child must understand English or Bahasa Melayu.
- Your child cannot have: a craniofacial syndrome, prior orthodontic treatment, a steep jaw angle, or untreated 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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