Preserving gum and bone after back tooth removal
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure to preserve the bone and gum after removing upper back teeth, which may help prepare the area for future dental implants.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a back tooth (molar) in your upper jaw that needs to be removed.
- The bone around the tooth has little to no damage (less than 5mm of opening on the gum or bone).
- You have at least 6mm of bone remaining below your sinus, with 1mm space between the tooth roots and sinus.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a non-smoker or light smoker (heavy smokers not included).
- You are generally healthy (no serious medical conditions).
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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