U.S., July 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07079163) titled 'Comparison of Conventional and 3D-printed Surgical Obturators for Maxillary Defects' on July 13.
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare patient satisfaction and prosthetic complications associated with three types of immediate surgical obturators used in maxillectomy patients. A total of 24 patients with acquired maxillary defects will be randomly assigned to receive one of three obturator designs: (1) conventional obturators retained with clasps and wire, (2) resin 3D-printed obturators with printed clasps and palatal screws, or (3) metallic 3D-printed obturators with metal clasps and palatal screw...