Custom plastic implant may offer better relief for chronic jaw dislocation
NCT ID NCT07698678
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a custom-made plastic implant (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) works better than a standard titanium implant for people with chronic jaw dislocation. Participants have a jaw that repeatedly dislocates and has not improved with conservative treatments. The study measures changes in how wide the mouth can open, pain levels, and patient satisfaction 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
- patient-specific ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene implant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more comfortable and effective surgical option for people with chronic jaw dislocation, potentially reducing pain and improving jaw movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new implant might not perform better than the standard titanium one, and surgery always carries risks like infection or implant failure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, 0020, Egypt