CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Evaluation of 3D-printed (PEEK) Plates Versus Titanium 3D Plate for Fracture Fixation at the Mandibular Angle

Egypt22 participantsStarted 2023-05-20

Plain-language summary

Is patient specific customized computer assisted 3D PEEK plates more superior to 3D titanium plate in fixation of mandibular angle fractures?

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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✓. Patients with mandibular angle fractures indicated for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
✓. Patients aged 18 years and above.
✓. Both male and female patients.
✓. Patients medically fit for surgery under general anesthesia.
✓. Patients providing informed consent.

✕. Patients with pathological fractures.
✕. Patients with comminuted fractures not suitable for fixation with plates.
✕. Patients with systemic conditions affecting bone healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis).
✕. Patients with a history of previous mandibular surgery in the same region.
✕. Patients who are unable or unwilling to comply with follow-up.

Postoperative occlusion stability(binary: yes/no)

Timeframe: 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months postoperatively

NCT IDNCT07520227

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-30