Plastic vs. metal: which plate mends a broken jaw better?

NCT ID NCT07520227

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether custom 3D-printed plastic (PEEK) plates work better than standard titanium plates for fixing fractures at the angle of the jaw. Twenty-two adults with this type of break were treated and followed to see how well their bite and jaw joint healed. The goal was to find a reliable alternative to metal plates for jaw surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

jaw fracture Mandibular Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Osama Abdelaziz Abdelreheem

    Cairo, Egypt