Using Invisalign with special blocks for jaw advancement
Official title: Invisalign® System with Mandibular Advancement Featuring Occlusal Blocks (MAOB) Post-Market Study
Run by Align Technology, Inc. · NCT06651944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using special blocks with Invisalign can help people with jaw alignment issues feel more comfortable and improve their dental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Align Technology, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 3 sites (Richmond, British Columbia and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 14, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 23, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06651944 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals eligible for Invisalign treatment who require mandibular advancement.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with incompatible dentition, allergies to device materials, or certain medical conditions 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the comfort and fit of Invisalign aligners that incorporate occlusal blocks for mandibular advancement. Participants will be monitored for their engagement with the blocks while undergoing treatment for Class II malocclusion and related conditions. The study focuses on assessing how well these aligners perform in improving jaw alignment and overall dental health. The methodology involves direct observation and feedback from participants throughout the treatment process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment for patients with jaw alignment issues.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on Invisalign, the specific combination of mandibular advancement with occlusal blocks is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: • Subject must be eligible for Invisalign treatment with mandibular advancement Exclusion Criteria: * Subject's dentition not compatible with device or allergy to device materials * Subject who is pregnant, has active caries, periodontal disease, TMD, root resorption, has HAE (hereditary angioedema), has been diagnosed with epilepsy or any other seizure disorder
Where it's running
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Astra Orthodontics
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting -
MacKenzie Orthodontics
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Recruiting -
Discover Orthodontics
Brampton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Allison Mossing
- Email: amossing@aligntech.com
- Phone: 4083940304
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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.