Can sound waves make jaw surgery safer and faster?
NCT ID NCT07730320
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using a piezoelectric device (which uses ultrasonic vibrations) to cut bone during Le Fort I osteotomy reduces surgery time and blood loss compared to the conventional method using a mallet and chisel. The study includes 60 adults with old, improperly healed maxillary fractures who have not had prior treatment. Researchers will measure how long the surgery takes and how much blood is lost during the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- piezoelectric device (piezosurgery) compared with conventional mallet and osteotome
- What this could lead to
- If piezosurgery reduces surgery time and blood loss, it could become a preferred technique for correcting old maxillary fractures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Piezosurgery requires specialized equipment and training.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 55400, Pakistan
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