Comparison of orthodontic and conventional wire IMF in the open and closed management of mandibular fractures: a two centre randomised trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN31051582

Enrollment

150

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2004-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Mandibular fractures Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Mandibular fractures

Interventions

Patients randomised into 2 groups: open or closed management of fracture using two different type of fixings, patient satisfaction questionnaire/VAS pain scores.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 150 patients 75 from this site. Included are all patients with a mandibular lower jaw fracture, over 16, no pre-existing dental disease, attending Whipps Cross NHS or Barts and the London NHS Trust.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Under 16, pre-existing dental disease, multiple facial fractures, upper jaw fractures, alveolar fractures.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the two forms of treatment for cost benefit to the NHS. Outcome measures: theatre time, length of stay, amount of follow up, patient satisfaction and pain experienced.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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