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Banded Helical vs Gerber Space Regainers for Unilateral Space Loss in Children
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This pilot randomized controlled clinical trial will evaluate and compare Banded Helical and Gerber space regainers in children aged 7-9 years with unilateral space loss following premature loss of a primary second molar. The study will assess the effectiveness of the two appliances in regaining lost space and evaluate treatment duration, patient discomfort, gingival inflammation, plaque accumulation, and appliance failure.
Official title: Effectiveness of Banded Helical Regainer Versus Gerber's Space Regainer for Management of Unilateral Space Loss in Children: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 9 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2026-11-01
Completion Date
2028-03-31
Last Updated
2026-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Banded Helicle Space Regainer
The Banded Helical Space Regainer consists of an orthodontic band cemented on the molar and a helical loop incorporated into the wire design. The appliance is activated to deliver force for space regaining.
Gerber Space Regainer
The Gerber unilateral space regainer consists of a band placed on the permanent molar, a U-shaped wire component, and an open coil spring mechanism that delivers continuous distalizing force.
Locations (1)
Faculty of dentistry , cairo university
Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt