Early effects of jaw surgery on gum health
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial looks at how jaw surgery affects your gums and supporting tissues over six months. It may help if you have certain jaw misalignments need surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a certain type of jaw misalignment (like an overbite, underbite, or crossbite) that needs surgery.
- You have all your adult teeth up to the first molars, with no extra or missing teeth.
- You have not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before.
- You have not had any teeth pulled except wisdom teeth or second molars.
- Your gums are healthy with no swelling or disease, and you have no medical issues or medications that affect your gums.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be during the study.
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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