Banded Helical vs Gerber Space Regainers for Unilateral Space Loss in Children

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
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.
Epistemonikos ID: 1fd5f6a446888e295b134a5c60a6036f23d5507a
First added on: Oct 02, 2026