Wound healing after tooth extraction in smokers and non-smokers
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study examines how well gums heal after a tooth is removed and a bone graft is placed, comparing smokers and non-smokers. It aims to understand if smoking affects healing and bone growth for future dental implants.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have good overall health (any ongoing conditions must be well-controlled)
- You are either a current smoker (10+ cigarettes daily for 5+ years) or have never smoked
- You have a tooth that needs to be removed and will receive a bone graft with a membrane
- The tooth's location is suitable for a future implant in the same spot
- You are not pregnant and are not taking medications that slow healing (like bisphosphonates, steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation)
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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