3D Printed Occlusal Splints for Intraoperative Use

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Conditions studied: Malocclusion, Angle Class I, Malocclusion, Angle Class II, Malocclusion, Angle Class III

In brief

A 3D printed intraoperative occlusal splint is a custom-made biocompatible resin guide that allows surgeons properly align a patient's upper and lower dentition during surgery. This alignment further places maxilla and mandible into proper position. An occlusal splint contains outlines maxillary and mandibular dentition allowing the teeth to lock into place with correct alignment. At Johns Hopkins, traditionally hand-made and industry-made 3D printed splints have been used safely. However, prior studies have demonstrated the ability of in-house 3D prints to save time and money compared to industry. In-house models are similarly produced with FDA-clear, biocompatible resin for 3D printing, and maintain equivalent safety for patients compared to industry-made models.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07079111

Run by

Johns Hopkins University

People needed

70

Starts

2026-08-30

Expected to finish

2030-08-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-13

Who can join

Age: any, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients of any age who require any orthognathic surgery (including, but not limited to, facial fracture reduction and fixation, mandibular or maxillary reconstruction, cranial vault reconstruction, mandibular osteotomies, maxilla osteotomies) at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients who are non-English speaking.
• Surgeons who do not perform orthognathic surgery with occlusal splints.

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