New 3D plate could simplify jaw fracture surgery

NCT ID NCT07574554

First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a single 3D titanium miniplate can replace the standard two-plate method for fixing a broken jaw (mandibular angle fracture). Twenty male patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the 3D plate or the standard two plates. The main goal is to see which approach helps patients regain normal bite force faster.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of oral and dental medicine ,cairo university , oral and maxillodical department

    Cairo, Egypt

What this could mean

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

Active substance

3D titanium miniplate

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a single 3D plate works as well as two standard plates, possibly leading to simpler surgeries and faster recovery for jaw fractures.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The 3D plate might not provide enough stability for all fracture types.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

jaw fracture Mandibular Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.