Efficacy of Transoral Versus Transbuccal Technique for Fixation of Mandibular Angle Fracture

Launched by SERVICES INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, PAKISTAN · Sep 29, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying two different surgical techniques for treating fractures in the lower jaw, specifically at the mandibular angle. The researchers want to find out if the transbuccal technique, which involves making an incision inside the cheek, is more effective than the transoral technique, which involves an incision inside the mouth. The main goals are to see if the transbuccal technique allows for better mouth opening and if it leads to less movement between the fracture pieces after surgery.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be aged 18 and older with a specific type of jaw fracture. Eligible participants will be assessed at three different times after their surgery: one week, one month, and three months later. During these visits, doctors will measure how much participants can open their mouths and check the positioning of the fractured segments using X-rays. It’s important to note that certain patients, such as those with multiple fractures or those who have lost all their teeth, will not be included in this study. This trial is currently not recruiting participants.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1.All dentate and partially dentate patients with unilateral mandibular angle fracture.
• • 2. Both isolated mandibular angle fractures and mandibular angle fractures associated with other facial fractures will be included
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1.Comminuted mandibular angle fractures.
• • 2.Edentulous patients.
• • 3. Gross external laceration in submandibular region.
• • 4.Presence of local bone pathology alongwith fracture will be excluded from study.