Conventional Palatal Crib Versus Bonded Spurs for Anterior Open Bite Treatment

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness and patient acceptance of two orthodontic appliances-conventional palatal crib and bonded spurs-in the treatment of anterior open bite in children.Twenty children aged 7 to 12 years with anterior open bite and Class I skeletal and dental relationships will be randomly assigned to one of two groups The first group will receive a conventional palatal crib appliance fixed to the upper molars, while the second group will receive bonded spurs attached to the palatal surfaces of the upper incisors , All participants will be followed for 6 months. Clinical and digital measurements, including overbite ,The results of this study are expected to help determine which appliance provides better clinical outcomes and higher patient acceptance in the early treatment of anterior open bite.

NCT Number	NCT07509567
Lead Sponsor	Mansoura University
Conditions	Anterior Open Bite
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2026-07-20
Primary Completion	2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-22