Custom 3D-Printed plates could make jaw surgery more precise
NCT ID NCT07499726
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether custom 3D-printed surgical guides and titanium plates can help surgeons fix broken jawbones more accurately. Six adults with jaw fractures received the personalized tools. The goal was to see if this approach leads to better bone alignment and faster surgery compared to standard methods.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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6 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult patients (18-65 years) presenting with isolated mandibular fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. All patients had displaced fractures requiring surgical intervention. Patients with systemic contraindications to surgery, uncontrolled diabetes, pregnancy, lactation, or history of head and neck radiation were excluded.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 65 years * Male or female patients * Isolated mandibular fractures requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiovascular, respiratory, or other systemic conditions presenting risk for anesthesia * Head and neck radiation therapy within the past year * Uncontrolled diabetes (glycated hemoglobin HbA1c \> 8%) * Pregnancy or lactation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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