Using a 3D-printed jaw model to improve understanding before orthognathic surgery
Impact of 3D-Printed Anatomical Models on Patient Understanding, Anxiety, Patient-Doctor Relationship, and Overall Satisfaction During the Informed Consent Process in Orthognathic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This test will see if giving adults scheduled for double- or triple-jaw surgery a 3D-printed model of their jaw helps them understand the procedure better, lowers preoperative anxiety, and increases satisfaction compared with standard 2D explanations.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | King Abdulaziz University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Jeddah, Mecca Region and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07068412 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
In a randomized comparison at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, adults scheduled for primary double- or triple-jaw orthognathic surgery are assigned to receive either standard 2D imaging with verbal explanation or the same information plus a patient-specific 3D-printed anatomical model. The trial measures patient understanding of their jaw condition and planned surgical movements, preoperative anxiety, satisfaction, and perceived communication with the surgeon. Patients with psychiatric disorders, revision surgeries, single-jaw procedures, or those under 18 are excluded. Outcomes will compare the two groups to see whether the 3D models produce measurable improvements in informed consent and patient experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older who are scheduled for primary double- or triple-jaw orthognathic surgery and do not have psychiatric disorders or planned revision procedures are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients under 18, those undergoing single-jaw or revision surgeries, patients with psychiatric disorders, and those receiving only orthodontic treatment are not likely to be eligible or to benefit from this specific intervention in the trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the 3D-printed models could help patients better understand their surgery, feel less anxious before the operation, and be more satisfied with communication and consent.
How similar studies have performed: Small studies and pilot reports have suggested 3D-printed anatomical models can improve patient understanding and satisfaction in surgical settings, but randomized evidence remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (aged 18 and above) * Scheduled for orthognathic surgery (specifically double-jaw or triple-jaw procedures) Exclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients (under 18 years old) * Patients undergoing re-do/revision surgery * Patients with psychiatric disorders * Patients receiving only orthodontic treatment * Patients undergoing single-jaw surgery
Where this trial is running
Jeddah, Mecca Region and 1 other locations
- Razan Baabdullah — Jeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia (Completed)
- King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Razan M Baabdullah, BDS,MS,FRCDC — King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Study coordinator: Razan M Baabdullah, BDS,MS,FRCDC
- Email: rmsbaabdullah@kau.edu.sa
- Phone: +96655501567
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.