Plastic vs. metal: which custom plate best mends a broken jaw?
NCT ID NCT07729345
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether custom-made PEEK (a high-performance plastic) plates are as good as or better than custom titanium plates for repairing fractures of the lower jaw. Twenty adults with a broken jawbone will receive one type of plate during surgery. Researchers will use 3D imaging software to measure how accurately the bones heal, comparing the two materials.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- custom-made polyether ether ketone (PEEK) plates compared with custom-made titanium plates
- What this could lead to
- If PEEK plates prove more accurate or easier to use, they could become a preferred option for repairing jaw fractures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. PEEK plates may not outperform titanium in real-world use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, Cairo Governorate, 12515, Egypt
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