3D-Printed Guide vs. Standard Surgery for Jaw Fracture
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to fix a broken jaw (mandibular angle fracture) using metal plates and screws. One method uses a custom 3D-printed guide to help place the screws, while the other is the standard approach. It aims to see which is more accurate and may lead to a better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have a break in the lower jaw (mandible) at the angle (the back corner) that needs surgery to fix it.
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery and have no serious medical problems that would make it unsafe.
- You have good oral hygiene and no untreated gum disease.
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
- You are not taking certain bone-strengthening medications (bisphosphonates) through an IV.
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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