Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Evaluation of a 3D Printed Space Maintainer Versus the Conventional Band and Loop
Lead Sponsor:
British University In Egypt
Collaborating Sponsors:
Suez Canal University
Conditions:
Space Maintenance
3D Printing
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-9 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate whether a new 3D-printed dental device can effectively maintain space after premature loss of primary teeth in children, compared to the traditional stainless-ste...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Apparently healthy children.
- Children of both genders aged 6-9 years old.
- Guardians agree to join the study and sign the informed consent.
- Recent premature loss of primary first molars or having primary first molars indicated for extraction on both sides.
- Sound buccal and lingual surfaces of abutment teeth (primary second molar and primary canine).
- Good oral hygiene.
- Absence of radiographic periapical pathology related to the abutment teeth.
- Absence of abnormal occlusal conditions such as posterior crossbite, deep bite, and scissor bite.
- All the indications for a band and loop space maintainer are met.
Exclusion
- The patient is not able to attend regular follow-up visits.
- Allergic condition to any of the used materials.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07161076
Start Date
May 1 2024
End Date
October 30 2025
Last Update
September 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The British University in Egypt , Pediatric Dentistry Clinic
El Shorouk, Cairo Governorate, Egypt