3D printed bite splints for jaw surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests using 3D printed bite splints during jaw surgery to see if they work as well as standard ones. The splint helps keep the teeth aligned during the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need to be having jaw surgery (like fixing a broken jaw, rebuilding the jawbone, or realigning the jaw) at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- You must speak English.
- Your surgeon must use bite splints for jaw surgery.
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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