Braces with cribs or spurs for open bite in kids
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of dental devices—a crib behind the teeth or small spurs on the teeth—to help children who have an open bite (a gap between the upper and lower front teeth when biting down) and a tongue-thrusting habit. The goal is to see which device works better to close the bite.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old
- Your child has a noticeable gap between the upper and lower front teeth (at least 1 mm) when biting
- The open bite is only in the front teeth (not the back teeth)
- Your child has a habit of pushing the tongue forward against the teeth when swallowing
- Your child has a mix of baby and adult teeth and the front teeth and first back molars are fully in
- Your child has good oral hygiene and no major crowding or missing teeth
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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