Virtual surgery for jaw joint replacement put to the test

NCT ID NCT07643259

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether virtual surgical planning can accurately predict the placement of custom-made jaw joint replacements in 8 patients with severe TMJ disorders, jaw defects, or recurrent joint stiffness. Researchers compared the planned position to the actual position after surgery using CT scans. The goal was to see how precise the virtual planning really is.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
custom-made temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implant
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve surgical precision for patients needing jaw joint replacement, leading to better outcomes and fewer complications.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 8 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. It only measured accuracy, not long-term patient benefits or risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ankylosis Micrognathism Temporomandibular ankylosis temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dent for Girls

    Cairo, Nasr City, 12345, Egypt

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