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Safety-zone Approach and Facial Nerve Preservation in Transbuccal-accessed Fixation of Mandibular Fractures

NCT07807813 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-09-05
Last updated
2026-09-09

Condition(s) studied

Facial Nerve InjuriesMandibular FracturesSurgical Incision

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Landmarking Safety-zone

Landmarking Safety-zone: A safety-zone triangle for transbuccal incision is encased between three lines: the first is a line drawn from the ear tragus to the facial notch. The second is drawn from the outer eye canthus to the mandibular angle. The third is on the lower mandibular border.

Study summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a safety-zone that is anatomically landmarked on the face of patients with mandibular fractures that are approached transbuccally (through cheek) on postoperative intactness of facial nerve.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
20 Years
Max age
45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy patients (American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I) * Patients with mandibular fracture that require open reduction and internal fixation with miniplates and screws. * Mandibular fractures that couldn't be accessed transorally only. * Non-comminuted fractures Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neurological disorders. * Patients who take nerve-supporting supplements (such as Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B complex) prior to surgery. * Presence of facial laceration. * Infected fractures

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Postoperative Facial Nerve Affection Using Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (in numbers from 0 to 100) — First postoperative week, and third postoperative week.
    Facial nerve function is tested after surgery through subjective facial expressions by the patient and judged by two different investigators grading them on Sunnybrook Facial Grading System

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology Al Mansurah Addakahlyia Recruiting
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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