Evaluation of the change from a conventional to a special pacifier on soother-caused maldevelopment in dento- and maxillofacial area (RCT)

Evaluation of the change from a conventional to a special pacifier on soother-caused maldevelopment in dento- and maxillofacial area (RCT) - Perfect-Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00003533

Enrollment

106

Registered

2012-10-08

Start date

2012-09-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

open bite, increased overjet K07.3

Interventions

Group 1: Change to special pacifier Group 2: Use of conventional pacifier Group 3: weaning of pacifier

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

16 Months to 24 Months

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 16 – 24 months Use of a pacifier Anterior open bite (negative overbite = 0 mm) Increased overjet (class II malocclusion) (overjet = 4mm)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No pacifier Patients with congenital, genetic or trauma caused maldevelopments (syndrome, disability, cleft lip and palate) Habits like thumb-/fingersucking

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of soother caused maldevelopment in DMA (open bite, increased overjet) after 9 to 12 months; Measurement with metal milimeter ruler	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison of the pacifiers regarding to impact on dental development (dental misalignment - open bite -frontal, increased overjet, measurement via metal ruler in Milimeter) after 9 to 12 months, latest at 36 months of age	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactYvonne Wagner

Poliklinik für Präventive Zahnheilkunde und Kinderzahnheilkunde

yvonne.wagner@med.uni-jena.de00493641934801

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026