Comparison of two different treatment methods in fracture of lower jaw using computerized splint and conventional metal arch bar.

Phase 4

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: S026- Fracture of mandible

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/09/045607
• Lead Sponsor: MGM Dental College and Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants in the age group of 18 to 60 years.

2. Participants with monofocal, bifocal, trifocal Mandibular fractures of dentate segment (Symphysis Parasymphysis, Body and Angle regions).

3. Participants who have sustained fracture in the past two weeks.

4. Participants with 3 teeth on either side of fracture line (In cases with angle fractures 3 teeth in segment proximal to the fracture).

5. Participants willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participants with fractures of Mandibular ramus and condyle of Mandible.

2. Participants with fracture of edentulous Mandibular arches.

3. Participants with concomitant Midface fractures involving the dentition.

4. Participants with gross comminution of fracture segments.

5. Participants with history of metabolic bone disorders.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare clinical outcomes of CAD/CAM splint and conventional arch bar when used as an adjunct to Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in Mandible Fractures.Timepoint: Post op day 1, day 3 and 1 week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate and compare the radiographical outcomes of CAD/CAM splint and conventional arch bar as an adjunct to Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in patients with Mandibular Fractures in dentate segmentTimepoint: Preoperative evaluation 24 hours before surgery <br/ ><br>Postoperative evaluation at 24 hours and 6 weeks;To evaluate and compare the time taken for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in patients with Mandibular fractures in dentate segment between the use of CAD/CAM splint and conventional arch bar as an adjunct.Timepoint: Time taken from exposure of fracture site till the last screw is drilled