Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Impact of 3D-Printed and Custom Mouthguards on Speech and Oral Functions in Children Practicing Contact Sports

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Mouthguard Use

Orofacial Injuries Prevention

Eligibility:

All Genders

8-14 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of traditional and 3D-printed custom-made mouthguards on speech and oral functions in pediatric cases who practice contact sports by evaluating the comfort, fit,...

Detailed Description

This randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Cairo International Stadium, enrolling healthy children aged 8 to 14 who are actively engaged in contact sports and require mouthguards for protecti...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children aged 8-14 years of both ages.
  • Participants actively engaged in contact sports.
  • Children who require mouthguards for protection.
  • Cooperative children.

Exclusion

  • Children with a history of speech or neurological disorders affecting oral function
  • Parental refusal to participate.
  • Children currently undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
  • Presence of severe dental anomalies or extensive missing teeth that could interfere with mouthguard adaptation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06972823

Start Date

August 1 2025

End Date

August 1 2026

Last Update

May 15 2025

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Faculy of Dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt