How long orthodontic correction for anterior open bite lasts
Official title: Orthodontic Correction of Anterior Open-bite, Treatment Outcome Stability and Impact of Anterior Open Bite Malocclusion
Run by University of Helsinki · NCT07567105 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether orthodontic treatment for people with anterior open bite stays corrected over time and how treatment affects their daily life and care needs.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Helsinki Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vantaa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2029 |
| Study ends | July 30, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | May 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07567105 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults or children with a current or past clinical diagnosis of anterior open bite who do not have a craniofacial genetic anomaly and who can participate through Vantaa or Kerava services.
✕Probably not a fit
People without an anterior open bite or those with craniofacial genetic syndromes are unlikely to benefit from the study's results.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an observational study following people with a current or past clinical diagnosis of anterior open bite to document treatment outcomes and day-to-day impacts. Researchers will collect clinical records and patient-reported information about function, appearance, and the burden of care after orthodontic treatment. Patients with craniofacial genetic anomalies are excluded to focus on typical open-bite cases. The work is conducted through the University of Helsinki in collaboration with Vantaa and Keravan Wellbeing Services County in Vantaa and Kerava.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help patients and clinicians choose treatments that are more likely to remain stable and reduce long-term care needs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies of open-bite treatment stability have reported mixed results, so this study aims to add real-world data to the existing, not yet definitive, evidence base.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Clinical diagnosis of anterior open bite malocclusion, past or present Exclusion Criteria: * No malocclusion * craniofacial genetic anomaly
Where it's running
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Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Services County
Vantaa, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Heidi Arponen, PhD
- Email: heidi.arponen@vakehyva.fi
- Phone: heidi.arponen@vakehyva.fi
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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.