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Custom 3D-Printed guide aims to improve jaw fracture repair

NCT ID NCT07153354

Disease control Sponsor: Mohamed abdelsalam Gaber elkhouly Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a 3D-printed surgical guide and pre-bent metal plates can make jaw fracture surgery more accurate than the standard approach. Twenty adults with a specific type of jaw fracture will be randomly assigned to either the new precision method or the usual surgery. The main goal is to see if the new technique leads to better bone alignment and fewer complications like bite problems or nerve damage.

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Active substance
patient-specific screw holes locating surgical guide and pre-bent plates
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make jaw fracture surgery more precise, reducing complications like misalignment and nerve injury.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 20 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology may not improve outcomes enough to justify the extra cost and planning time.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with delayed mandibular class IV fracture need open reduction and internal fixation. * Patients with a medical history that did not hinder plate placement (uncontrolled diabetes) and adequate proper oral hygiene. * Both genders, males and females, will be included Exclusion Criteria: * General contraindications to surgery. * Patients with unfavorable or comminuted fractures. * Subjected to irradiation in the head and neck area less than 1 year before fixation. * Poor oral hygiene and motivation. * Uncontrolled diabetes. * Pregnant or nursing. * Substance abuse. * Psychiatric problems or unrealistic expectations. * Severe bruxism or clenching. * Immunosuppressed or immunocompromised. * Treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates. * Patients participating in other studies, if the present protocol could not be properly followed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

jaw fracture

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Mandibular class IV fractures

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