Custom patient-specific plates to correct a tilted upper jaw
Assessment of the Accuracy of Patient Specific Plates for Correction of Maxillary Cant in Facial Asymmetry: A Prospective Clinical Trial
This project will test whether custom-made plates created from CT-based virtual surgical planning can better correct a tilted upper jaw in adults with facial asymmetry.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 8 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT07001826 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, single-arm clinical project enrolling eight adults with maxillary cant and facial asymmetry who will undergo high-resolution CT imaging and 3D virtual surgical planning. Custom patient-specific titanium plates and cutting guides will be designed from the virtual plan and used during LeFort I osteotomy to reposition the maxilla. Postoperative CT scans will be compared to the preoperative virtual plan to quantify how closely the surgical result matches the planned correction, and participants will report satisfaction with appearance. Participants will be followed for up to six months to monitor healing and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults over 18 with a diagnosed maxillary cant and facial asymmetry who are candidates for orthognathic correction and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria are appropriate for this project.
Not a fit: People with craniofacial syndromes, a history of maxillofacial tumors or facial trauma, or cleft lip/palate are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, using patient-specific plates could achieve more precise jaw alignment and more predictable cosmetic and functional results.
How similar studies have performed: Virtual surgical planning and patient-specific plates have been used in orthognathic surgery with reported improvements in accuracy, but prospective data specifically targeting maxillary cant are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age \> 18 years Presence of maxillary cant Presence of facial asymmetry Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of craniofacial syndrome History of maxillofacial tumors History of facial trauma Presence of cleft lip and/or palate
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: abdulqadr M al-hawaagi, M.Sc. — Cario
- Study coordinator: abdulqadr M al-hawaagi, M.Sc.
- Email: abdulqader.alhawaagi@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201092265426
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.