Cheaper jaw implants might work just as well with smart planning
NCT ID NCT07373184
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether standard, off-the-shelf jaw joint implants can be planned using 3D virtual software, just like expensive custom implants. Researchers will review X-rays from 30 patients who already had TMJ replacement surgery to see if virtual planning with standard implants could have achieved similar results. The goal is to make jaw joint replacement more affordable without sacrificing quality.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Standardized temporomandibular joint prosthesis
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make TMJ replacement surgery more affordable and accessible by using standard prostheses with virtual planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study analyzing past cases, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that standard prostheses work as well as custom ones in all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
RECRUITINGLund, 22185, Sweden
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