U.S., May 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07613658) titled '3D-Printed Versus Band-and-Loop Versus Denovo Space Maintainers in Primary Dentition.' on May 12.
Brief Summary: Purpose of the Study When a child loses a "baby" molar early due to a cavity or injury, the surrounding teeth can shift into the empty space. This often blocks the permanent adult tooth from growing in correctly. To prevent this, dentists use a small metal device called a space maintainer.
This study aims to find out which of three different types of space maintainers lasts the longest, is most comfortable for the child, and is most efficient for the dental office to provide.
The Three Study Groups
Children in this stud...