Palatal expander vs. facemask for growing kids
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for children whose upper jaw is smaller than their lower jaw. One is a plastic expander, the other is an expander with a facemask. Both aim to fix the bite and help the upper jaw grow properly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 12 years old.
- Your upper jaw is smaller than your lower jaw (a condition called skeletal class III).
- You have a narrow upper arch or some back teeth are biting inside your lower teeth.
- You have at least three strong teeth in each back section of your mouth and healthy gums.
- You have not had any previous treatment to widen your upper jaw.
- You do not have a cleft lip or palate, or any other medical condition that would make orthodontic treatment unsafe.
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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