How jaw widening affects premolar tilt
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how widening the upper jaw with a special device (rapid palatal expander) affects the tilt of certain teeth (premolars). It may help doctors understand how to plan better orthodontic treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are about to start treatment with a rapid palatal expander (a device that widens your upper jaw).
- You have a panoramic X-ray taken before treatment.
- You have 3D digital scans of your teeth before and after treatment.
- You have not had any surgery on your face or jaw.
- You do not have a cleft lip or palate.
- You have not lost or had any premolars (the teeth in front of your molars) removed, and you have no missing premolars from birth.
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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