3-D Printed Denture for Space Maintenance in Children
Clinical Evaluation of 3-D Printed Partial Denture Space Maintainer
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Space Maintenance
Gingival Health
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 7 – 9
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Tanta University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for healthy children who recently lost lower primary molars. Participants will receive a new type of space maintainer to help keep their teeth in position until their permanent teeth grow in.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a healthy child who has lost lower primary molars recently.
- My permanent teeth are not expected to come in within the next 6 months.
- I have a normal bite with my remaining teeth.
- I have teeth on both sides of the gap where the primary molars were.
- I do not have habits like teeth grinding or conditions like crossbite.
- I have a dentist who confirmed that my permanent teeth are present.
- My parents and I agree to try this new treatment.
You may not be able to join if
- I have poor oral hygiene.
- I have habits like teeth grinding.
- I have severe crowding or lost space in my mouth.
- I had my primary molars removed more than three months ago.
- My dentist has said that my permanent teeth are not present.
- I am not a cooperative child.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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. Regarding personalized appliances, space maintainers in digital pediatric dentistry have made significant progress. D…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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 …
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