Plastic vs. metal: which plate mends a broken jaw better?
NCT ID NCT07520227
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether custom 3D-printed plastic (PEEK) plates work better than standard titanium plates for fixing fractures at the angle of the jaw. Twenty-two adults with this type of break were treated and followed to see how well their bite and jaw joint healed. The goal was to find a reliable alternative to metal plates for jaw surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with mandibular angle fractures indicated for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). 2. Patients aged 18 years and above. 3. Both male and female patients. 4. Patients medically fit for surgery under general anesthesia. 5. Patients providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with pathological fractures. 2. Patients with comminuted fractures not suitable for fixation with plates. 3. Patients with systemic conditions affecting bone healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis). 4. Patients with a history of previous mandibular surgery in the same region. 5. Patients who are unable or unwilling to comply with follow-up.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Osama Abdelaziz Abdelreheem
Cairo, Egypt