Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Helsinki
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Vantaa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2029
Study endsJuly 30, 2030
Registry record updatedMay 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT07567105 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

  • Vantaa and Kerava Wellbeing Services County
    Vantaa, Finland
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.