To evaluate the effectiveness of lag screws in the treatment of fractures of anterior segment of the lower jaw

Assessment of lag screws in treatment of anterior mandibular fracture - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/066833

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-06

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Lag screw: Lag screw Length 16-20mm Material - titanium Company - orthomax Intervention2: Lag screws: Lag screw Length : 16-20mm Material: titanium Company :orthomax Duration: 3 months

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cases with fractures in the mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis region Patients above 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Comminuted symphysis and parasymphysis fractures. Patients with pre existing infection at fracture site. Completely edentulous patients. Immuno compromised patients. Patients with other systemic conditions contraindicated for surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lag screws promote better bone healing,better and easier union of fracture fragmentsTimepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of pain,edemaTimepoint: 1month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactEsha Chowdhury

Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital

drvijayomfs@yahoo.com9840136328

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026