3D-Printed Bite Splint for Broken Jaws in Children
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a custom 3D-printed bite splint to help heal straightforward jaw fractures in children aged 6–12. Instead of surgery, the splint guides the broken pieces back together while your child heals naturally.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old and still has some baby teeth mixed with adult teeth
- Your child has a recent jaw fracture (not an old injury)
- The fracture is a single, simple break in the front or side of the lower jaw—not multiple breaks
- Your child does not have a fractured jaw joint (condyle) or back part of the jaw (ramus)
- Your child has no serious health conditions that slow bone healing (like diabetes or bone disease)
- Your child can attend regular follow-up visits at the clinic over several weeks
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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