Comparison between thickplates and thinplates in treatment of face fracture

Comparison of microplates vs miniplates in managment of ZMC fracture

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/085946

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M265- Dentofacial functional abnormalities

Interventions

Intervention1: Microplates: For fracture occurring in ZMC region microplate fixation is used. Control Intervention1: Miniplates: For fracture occurring in ZMC region miniplate fixation is used.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with recent zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture. Dentate or partially edentulous patient. Patient who give their consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Infected fracture sites or wounds. Comminuted fractures. Patients unfit for undergoing treatment under general anaesthesia. Medically compromised patients.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Fracture reduction Fracture stabilisationTimepoint: Immediate post op, 1 week, 3 week, 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Plate palpability Symmetry of face Plate exposureTimepoint: 3 months, 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Saravanakumar B

Sree Balaji dental college and hospital

drsaranomfs@gmail.com9444385846

Outcome results

None listed

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