Custom 3D-Printed plates aim to perfect cheekbone repair
NCT ID NCT07608380
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether custom-made positioning guides and titanium plates, designed from a patient's own CT scan, can improve the accuracy and stability of surgery for cheekbone (zygomatic) fractures. Eight adults needing surgery will receive the custom implants, and their results will be compared to the original surgical plan. The goal is to see if this personalized approach leads to better bone alignment and facial symmetry.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 8 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with Zygomatico-maxillary complex fractures requiring surgical intervention. * Patients aged 18 years or older. * Patients willing to provide informed consent and comply with follow-up protocols. * Patients with adequate bone quality and quantity for stable fixation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with comminuted ZMC fractures that preclude the use of custom-made guides based on mirroring the contra lateral side. * Patients with pre-existing facial deformities or asymmetries that would interfere with accurate assessment of fracture reduction. * Patients with systemic diseases or conditions that contraindicate elective surgery or impair bone healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe osteoporosis, active malignancy, and immunosuppression). * Patients on medications affecting bone metabolism (e.g., long-term corticosteroids, bisphosphonates). Patients with active infections in the maxillofacial region. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Patients with psychiatric disorders or unrealistic expectations. * Patients who are unable to undergo CT scans or follow post-operative instructions.
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Locations
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department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, faculty of dentistry, Cairo university
Cairo, Egypt
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