Socket preservation after tooth extraction
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two methods to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is removed, which may help prepare for a dental implant later. It uses either a sticky bone graft or a xenograft with hyaluronic acid.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years.
- You have a front upper tooth or premolar that cannot be saved and needs to be removed.
- You plan to get a dental implant after the socket heals.
- You do not have an active infection or abscess near the tooth.
- You have good oral hygiene and are willing to follow care instructions.
- You do not have uncontrolled health conditions that affect bone healing, and you are not a smoker, alcoholic, or drug user.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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