Two ways to fix a broken jaw bone
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways surgeons can fix a broken lower jaw bone (mandible) at the angle, which is the curve near the back of the jaw. One method works through the mouth, and the other works through a small cut inside the cheek. The goal is to see which approach leads to better healing and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You must have at least some natural teeth (no complete dentures).
- The break must be on one side of the lower jaw (angle area), either alone or with other facial fractures.
- The fracture must not be a severely shattered (comminuted) break.
- You must not have a large open wound under the jaw on the outside.
- You must not have any bone disease or tumor at the fracture site.
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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