Comparing Upper Jaw Reconstruction Methods
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares different ways to rebuild the upper jaw after surgery for cancer, infection, or trauma. It may help find the best approach to improve function and appearance.
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Who can take part
- You are planning to have surgery to remove part or all of your upper jaw.
- The reason for surgery is cancer, an aggressive benign tumor, a bone infection, nearby cancer, or trauma to the upper jaw.
- Your upper jaw defect is not caused by a birth defect.
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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