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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 9 Years to 23 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Turku University Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Turku, Turku) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 9, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 14, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04120688 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
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, Turku, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hanna Thorén, MD — University of Turku
- Study coordinator: Hanna Thoren, MD
- Email: hanna.thoren@utu.fi
- Phone: +358 29 450 5000
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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.