Using a pacifier to fix dental issues in young children
The Use of a Pacifier to Correct Malocclusions in Young Children
NA · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · NCT03513003
This study is testing if a special pacifier can help fix dental problems in young children who have been using pacifiers or bottles for a long time.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT03513003 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a specialized pacifier in correcting malocclusions such as posterior crossbite and anterior open bite in young children. The intervention involves the use of the 102 Medical Pacifier from Curaprox, Switzerland, aimed at addressing dental alignment issues that may arise from prolonged pacifier or bottle use. Children who have been using a pacifier or baby bottle for at least six months and exhibit specific dental conditions will be included in the study. The goal is to determine if this approach can lead to improved dental outcomes without the need for more invasive treatments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children who have been using a pacifier or baby bottle for the last six months and show signs of specific malocclusions.
Not a fit: Patients who are thumb-sucking, have syndromic conditions, or are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive solution for correcting dental malocclusions in young children.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of pacifiers for dental correction is a novel approach, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success in addressing malocclusions in young children.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children who are sucking the pacifier and / or baby bottle for the last 6 months in use. * Manifesting posterior crossbite in which minium 1 tooth and/or edge to edge in the region deciduous canines and/or deciduous molars, with or without forced bite. AND / OR \- Manifesting anterior open bite in which the overbite has negative values or edge to edge (≤ 0), with or without tongue thrust. Exclusion Criteria: * Children who are thumb- or fingersucking (or sucking other objects) * syndromic or cleft patients * patients with history of cranio-facial trauma, history of temporomandibular joint infection or musculo-skeletal asymmetry (e.g. scoliosis, torticollis) * patients with systematic diseases * patients currently under or after orthodontic Treatment * patients with ankylosed teeth (e.g. after dental trauma).
Where this trial is running
Basel
- UZB, University Center for Dental Medicine — Basel, Switzerland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carlalberta Verna, DDS, PhD
- Email: carlalberta.verna@unibas.ch
- Phone: 0041 061 2672641
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Malocclusion