Lower jaw surgery for correcting bite misalignment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new technique to reposition the lower jaw in people with a misaligned bite. The goal is to see if it improves how well the jaw lines up and how it looks on X-rays, while hopefully protecting the nerve that gives feeling to the lower lip and chin.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have a misaligned bite (jaw problem) that needs corrective jaw surgery.
- You are in good overall health, or have only a mild health condition that is well managed.
- You do not have any current numbness or tingling in your lower lip or chin.
- You have not had jaw surgery before, and you do not have severe jaw joint problems.
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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