MANDIBULAR FRACTURES

This study tested a new custom-designed omega-shaped bone plate against standard miniplates for fixing broken jaws near the mental nerve. Twelve adults with jaw fractures were split into two groups, and the custom plates were made using virtual surgery and 3D printing. Researcher…

This study looked at whether using custom 3D-printed surgical guides and titanium plates can help surgeons fix broken jawbones more accurately. Six adults with jaw fractures received these personalized tools during surgery. The goal was to see if the bones healed in the correct p…

This study tested a new method for repairing broken jawbones using a custom 3D-printed guide and plate, designed from a patient's own CT scan. 24 adults with a specific type of jaw fracture were randomly assigned to get either the new custom device or standard surgery. The goal w…

This study tested three methods (Erich arch bars, IMF screws, and hybrid arch bars) for fixing broken lower jaws in 24 adults. The goal was to see which method keeps the bite stable and is fastest to apply. Results help doctors choose the best approach for jaw fracture repair.

This study collected information from 44 adults with broken jaws who were treated with the MatrixWAVE MMF system. The goal was to see how long the surgery took, any complications, and how the device affected daily activities like eating and speaking. It was an observational regis…

This study looked back at the medical records of 50 people who had jaw reconstruction surgery using Stryker's custom-made plates. The goal was to see how often the surgery worked without needing a second unplanned operation, and to check for problems like infections. The study wa…