Moving upper back teeth back with aligners or mini-screws
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to move the upper back molars backward to fix an overbite where the upper teeth stick out too far. One method uses clear aligners, the other uses tiny temporary screws in the jawbone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an overbite where the upper back teeth are too far forward on both sides.
- You are under 30 years old with all permanent teeth, including the second molars at least halfway in.
- You are in good health with no active gum disease.
- You have not had braces or orthodontic treatment before.
- You have no missing, extra, or crowned back teeth.
- You do not have a cleft lip, cleft palate, or other facial syndromes.
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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