Evaluation of a 3-D printed partial denture for children
Official title: Clinical Evaluation of 3-D Printed Partial Denture Space Maintainer and Its Impact on Children's Oral Health Status: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Crossover Study
Run by Tanta University · NCT06825273 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new 3-D printed partial denture for kids who lost their baby molars early to see if it can help keep space for their adult teeth and support healthy gums.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tanta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Tanta and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06825273 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy children who have recently lost lower primary molars and are expected to have their permanent successors erupt within a specific timeframe.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who exhibit poor oral hygiene, have abnormal occlusion conditions, or are uncooperative may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical evaluation focuses on the use of a 3-D printed partial denture space maintainer designed for children who have lost their primary molars prematurely. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this innovative approach in maintaining space for permanent teeth and promoting gingival health. By utilizing digital technology, the study seeks to enhance the reliability and durability of space maintainers while reducing the time required for manual manufacturing. The target population includes healthy children who meet specific eligibility criteria related to their dental health and cooperation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more efficient and effective solution for preventing malocclusions in children who have lost primary teeth.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of digital technology in pediatric dentistry is advancing, this specific application of 3-D printed space maintainers is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where it's running
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pediatric dentistry department, faculty of dentistry, Tanta university
Tanta, Egypt Recruiting -
Tanta University
Tanta, Egypt Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: shaimaa eldesouky, assistant professor
- Email: shaimaaeldesouky@dent.tanta.edu.eg
- Phone: +201008994242
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.