Study comparing ways to widen the upper jaw
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests different methods to widen a narrow upper jaw and see how they affect the nose and face bones. It is for people 15 and older who have a crossbite (when upper teeth sit inside lower teeth).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a narrow upper jaw (maxillary transverse deficiency).
- You are 15 years old or older.
- You have a crossbite on one or both sides of your mouth.
- You have not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before.
- You have no severe facial deformities or craniofacial syndromes.
- You have no sinus disease or prior sinus, tear duct, or eye socket surgery.
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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