Plastic vs. metal: which jaw implant heals better?

NCT ID NCT07156812

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether custom-made 3D-printed PEEK (a strong plastic) plates are as good as standard titanium plates for fixing a specific type of jaw fracture. Eighteen adults with a broken jaw angle received one of the two plates during surgery. Researchers measured bone healing on CT scans, bite strength, and wound recovery over 12 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Custom-made 3D PEEK plate and 3D titanium plate (both are implantable devices used to fix broken jaw bones)
What this could lead to: If PEEK plates work as well as titanium, they could offer a lighter, more comfortable option for jaw fracture repair without metal interference in scans.
What could go wrong: This is a very small trial (18 people) comparing two surgical devices, so results may not apply to everyone. PEEK plates might not hold the bone as securely as titanium.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

jaw fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MANDIBULAR ANGLE FRACTURE POLYETHERETHERKETONE THREE DIMENSIONAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of dentistry, Alexandria university

Alexandria, 21523, Egypt

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