3D-Printed models may sharpen facial fracture repair
NCT ID NCT07280533
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares virtual surgical planning (using 3D models) to standard surgery for fixing cheekbone fractures. Twenty adults will be randomly assigned to either method. The goal is to see if the 3D approach leads to more accurate bone alignment and better facial symmetry three months after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual surgical planning and 3D model printing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make facial fracture surgery more precise, improving symmetry and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure also requires extra time and cost for 3D planning.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Suez Canal University
Cairo, Egypt
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