Palate fracture fix: miniplate or wire? small trial seeks answer
NCT ID NCT07274319
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare two surgical techniques for fixing specific types of fractures in the roof of the mouth (palate). Forty patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a miniplate or a wire stabilization procedure. The main goals are to see which method better restores normal bite alignment and maintains the width of the dental arch. The results could help guide future treatment choices for these injuries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (transmucosal miniplate or intra-arch wire stabilization)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could become the standard approach for fixing these specific palatal fractures, leading to more predictable healing and fewer bite problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures are surgical and carry risks like infection, bleeding, or the need for additional surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Services Institute of Medical Sciences Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan