3D printed dental splints for jaw surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether 3D printed splints work as well as standard splints during jaw surgery. Splints help surgeons align your teeth and jaws correctly during the operation.
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Who can take part
- You need to have jaw surgery, such as for fixing a broken face bone, reconstructing the jaw, or repositioning the upper or lower jaw.
- You must be having surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- You need to be able to speak and understand English (since this study is only in English).
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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