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The Use of a Pacifier to Correct Malocclusions in Young Children
Led by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Updated on 2025-04-13
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
388 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of a pacifier (102 Medical Pacifier, Curaprox, Switzerland) on malocclusions like posterior crossbite, anterior open bite, larger overjet and tongue dysfunction in young children.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Use of a Pacifier to Correct Malocclusions in Young Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children who have been using a pacifier and/or baby bottle for the last 6 months
- Children with posterior crossbite involving at least one tooth or edge-to-edge contact in baby canines or molars, with or without forced bite
- Children with anterior open bite where overbite is zero or negative, with or without tongue thrust
You will not qualify if you...
- Children who suck their thumb, fingers, or other objects
- Children with syndromes or cleft conditions
- Children with a history of cranio-facial trauma, temporomandibular joint infection, or musculoskeletal asymmetry (e.g., scoliosis, torticollis)
- Children with systemic diseases
- Children currently undergoing or who have completed orthodontic treatment
- Children with ankylosed teeth, such as after dental trauma
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UZB, University Center for Dental Medicine
Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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Research Team
C
Carlalberta Verna, DDS, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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