3D-Printed jaw surgery: a sharper fix for broken bones?
NCT ID NCT06392204
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a custom 3D-printed guide and plate for repairing broken jaw bones (mandibular angle fractures) in 24 adults. The new method was compared to the standard technique using a single miniplate. The goal was to see if the custom device helps align the broken pieces more accurately and improves healing. Participants were followed for 6 months after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- custom 3D-printed surgical guide and titanium plate
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make jaw fracture surgery more precise and reduce complications like misaligned teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The custom device also requires extra planning and cost.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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