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Mandibular Slotplates

Not Applicable
Conditions
Craniofacial Abnormalities
Interventions
Device: Mandibular slotplate
Registration Number
NCT03679377
Lead Sponsor
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Brief Summary

A new osteosynthesis system for orthognathic surgery was proposed.This system allows small intra-operative adjustments of the bone fragments during the osteosynthesis phase of the operation (also known as the slot principle). Another possible advantage are the slant screw holes with chamfered ridges allowing easy placements of the screws via the small incision wound without undercuts in between the plate and the screwheads.

Detailed Description

Initial slotplates were developed for Le Fort I osteotomies, zygoma 'sandwich 'osteotomies and genioplasties. Those plates allowed for the slot principle to be performed during orthognathic surgery. Mandibular slotplates for bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) were recently designed. The aim of the study is to evaluate their clinical usefulness and the applicability of the slot principle with these plates in BSSO.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
9
Inclusion Criteria

• Patients undergoing single osteotomy BSSO surgery

Exclusion Criteria

• Concomitant surgeries at the same time.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mandibular slotplateMandibular slotplateMandibular slotplates are placed during BSSO surgery and their clinical usefullness is tested. Afterwards the plates are removed and the osteotomy is fixated by three bicortical screws.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasebility of the slotprincipleduring surgery

yes or no

Inclination of the screwsduring surgery

Useful yes or no

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

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Jette, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium

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