Magnesium supplement and palate widening for young adults
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking magnesium along with a special palate-widening procedure helps young adults with narrow upper jaws. It aims to improve the width of the upper jaw so teeth fit better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have a narrow upper jaw that needs widening.
- All your permanent teeth are out and normal in shape and size.
- You have good oral hygiene and you do not smoke.
- You have not had braces or palate widening 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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