Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 9 to 23

Using 3D-printed tooth replicas for tooth transplantation

Official title: 3D Autotransplantation of Teeth

Run by Turku University Hospital · NCT04120688 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if using 3D-printed tooth replicas can help children and young adults successfully replace missing teeth better than traditional methods.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages9 Years to 23 Years
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorTurku University Hospital
Government
Locations1 site (Turku, Turku)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 9, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedMay 14, 2025
Trial IDNCT04120688 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children and young adults who need tooth transplantation and have an open apex tooth available for the procedure.

Probably not a fit

Patients with facial syndromes, chronic facial pain, or allergies to the replica material 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 study investigates the effectiveness of using 3D-printed replicas in the autotransplantation of teeth for children and young adults who require tooth replacement. The approach involves creating a precise replica of the tooth to facilitate successful transplantation. The study aims to assess the outcomes of this innovative technique compared to traditional methods. Participants will be monitored for the success of the transplantation and the integration of the 3D-printed tooth replica.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more effective and reliable method for tooth transplantation in young patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of 3D printing in dental applications is emerging, this specific approach to tooth autotransplantation 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:

* Need for tooth transplantation
* Open apex tooth available for transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Facial syndrome
* Chronic facial pain
* Allergy to replica material

Where it's running

  • Turku University Hospital
    Turku, Turku, 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.