Custom 3D-Printed plates and rib grafts show promise for jaw reconstruction
NCT ID NCT07551154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to rebuild the lower jaw after removing benign tumors. Surgeons used virtual 3D planning to create custom-made plates and combined them with a piece of the patient's own rib bone. Thirty people took part, and the team checked how well the wounds healed, how the jaw looked afterward, and how satisfied patients were.
What this could mean
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Active substance
custom-made plate and split rib bone graft
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make jaw reconstruction more precise and improve healing and appearance for patients after tumor surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Custom implants are also more expensive and not widely available.
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Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
Alexandria, Azarita, 00203, Egypt