Custom 3D-Printed jaw plates may improve fracture surgery
NCT ID NCT07231055
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether custom-made titanium plates, designed from CT scans and 3D printing, work better than standard lambda plates for fixing broken jaw joints. Twenty-four adults with subcondylar fractures were treated with one of the two plates. Researchers measured surgery time, pain, and jaw function to see which plate leads to better recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- titanium plate (custom-made or standard lambda plate)
- What this could lead to
- If custom plates work better, they could become a new standard for treating jaw fractures, leading to faster surgery and better recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 24 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Custom plates are also more expensive and time-consuming to make.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University.
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, 31527, Egypt
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