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New treatment option for Space Maintenance
Official title Clinical Evaluation of 3-D Printed Partial Denture Space Maintainer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06825273
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Primary dentition is the most suitable space maintainer for permanent teeth. However, as infants often lose their primary teeth too soon, using a space maintainer is the most efficient, long-lasting, and economical way to prevent malocclusions and function impairment in the future.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 9
You may be able to join if
- apparently, healthy cooperative children having recent premature loss of lower primary molars
- the permanent successors of the lost primary molars were not expected to erupt within 6 months
- Angle's class 1 occlusion with normal primary molar relation
- Presence of teeth on the mesial and distal side of the edentulous area
- Absence of para-functional habits or abnormal occlusion conditions such as crossbite, open bite, or deep bite.
You likely can't join if
- children exhibited poor oral hygiene, para-functional oral habits, severe crowding, space loss, and abnormal occlusion
- Extraction of primary molars exceeding three months.
- Radiographically, absence of permanent successor.
- uncooperative children
See the full eligibility criteria
- apparently, healthy cooperative children having recent premature loss of lower primary molars
- the permanent successors of the lost primary molars were not expected to erupt within 6 months
- Angle's class 1 occlusion with normal primary molar relation
- Presence of teeth on the mesial and distal side of the edentulous area
- Absence of para-functional habits or abnormal occlusion conditions such as crossbite, open bite, or deep bite.
- Radiographically, presence of permanent successors.
- parents and children were accepting the new treatment modality.
- children exhibited poor oral hygiene, para-functional oral habits, severe crowding, space loss, and abnormal occlusion
- Extraction of primary molars exceeding three months.
- Radiographically, absence of permanent successor.
- uncooperative children
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tanta, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 7 years to 9 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tanta, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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