Can a 3D-Printed guide make dental cyst surgery more precise?

NCT ID NCT07724964

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a 3D-printed surgical guide can improve the accuracy and outcomes of apicoectomy—a procedure to remove the tip of a tooth root and a nearby cyst—in adults with periapical cysts in premolar teeth. Forty-two participants will undergo guided surgery using cone-beam CT and digital planning, with follow-up over six months to assess healing and success rates. The goal is to see if this technology reduces bone removal and damage to nearby structures compared to traditional methods.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: guided apicoectomy with retrograde mineral trioxide aggregate filling
What this could lead to: If successful, this guided surgical technique could offer a more precise, less invasive option for treating periapical cysts, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-arm study with only 42 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be generalizable. Risks include infection, nerve damage, or failure of the cyst to heal.

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