Fracture patterns after jaw surgery with or without impacted wisdom teeth
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how the jaw bone heals after surgery to correct bite problems, comparing people who have their lower wisdom teeth still under the gum versus those who don't. It aims to see if keeping or removing those teeth affects the fracture pattern of the jaw during surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for jaw surgery to correct facial deformities, involving either a lower jaw surgery (BSSO) or both upper and lower jaw surgery.
- You have both lower wisdom teeth that are still under the gum (impacted) and you have no symptoms from them.
- You do not have wisdom teeth that are fully out on the lower jaw.
- You are not having chin surgery (genioplasty) as part of the procedure.
- You have not had a previous jaw fracture, and you do not have nerve numbness in your lower lip or chin.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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