Use of Arch Bars versus IMF-Screws in Maxillomandibular Fixation of Mandibular Fractures: A Randomized Prospective Study with Special Evaluation of Sonographic Findings and Quality of Life

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202408851121914

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-02

Start date

2021-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Surgery

Interventions

Arch bar

intermaxillary fixation screw

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: mandibular fracture that is simple unilateral undisplaced or minimally displaced fracture in either symphysis, parasymphysis, or body of the mandible.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any fracture involving the angle, ramus and condyle multiple, comminuted or pathologic fractures patients with associated head injury or systemic debilitating diseases, smokers

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Degree of Mouth opening;Occlusion;Pain;Fracture healing	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Operating time;Oral hygiene;wire prick injury;Screw fracture;Parasthesia;Infection	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactMukhtar Modibbo Ahmad

Hospital consultant

dentmamodibbo@gmail.com+2348065596483

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026