New surgical tool may ease recovery for jaw bone disease patients

NCT ID NCT06622421

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques for treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a condition where jawbone dies due to certain drugs. Thirty-four adults with stage 1 or 2 MRONJ will be randomly assigned to receive either traditional rotary instrument surgery or newer piezoelectric surgery. The main goal is to see which method causes less discomfort after surgery, with follow-up over 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Piezoelectric surgery device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that piezoelectric surgery causes less pain and faster recovery for patients with jaw bone death caused by certain medications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The main goal is comfort, not a cure, and the condition can still return.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw osteonecrosis osteonecrosis of the jaw

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  • Catholic University

    Roma, 00168, Italy

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