Custom 3D-printed mouthguards for kids in contact sports
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether custom-made 3D-printed mouthguards are more comfortable and cause fewer speech problems than standard mouthguards in kids who play contact sports. It aims to find a better option that protects teeth without making talking or eating harder.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be between 8 and 14 years old
- Your child must regularly play a contact sport (sports with physical contact)
- Your child needs a mouthguard for protection during sports
- Your child should be able to cooperate during the study
- Your child must not have speech problems or neurological conditions that affect mouth function
- Your child must not be currently wearing fixed braces (with brackets and wires)
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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