TOOTH EXTRACTION

This study tested different approaches for placing dental implants immediately after tooth extraction. Researchers compared two implant surface types and tested whether low-level laser therapy could improve healing. The goal was to see which combination resulted in better implant…

This study tested two materials used to preserve jawbone after a tooth is pulled, to see if they allow for a faster dental implant process. It compared a graft made from a patient's own processed tooth (AMDG) against a common synthetic bone material (β-TCP) and against doing no g…

This study compared two different types of membranes used during immediate dental implant placement to help control bone healing. Forty patients needing a back lower tooth replaced received an implant right after extraction, along with one of the two membrane types. Researchers f…

This study tested whether soaking bone graft material in a steroid solution (dexamethasone) before placing it in a tooth socket leads to better bone healing compared to using regular saline solution. Researchers enrolled 44 adults who needed a tooth extracted and planned to get a…

This study tested whether placing a thin, protective bone shield after a tooth is pulled helps prevent the jawbone from shrinking. Forty patients had a tooth extracted and were randomly assigned to either receive the shield or heal normally. Researchers measured bone width and he…

This study tested if a special education kit could help people better understand and follow care instructions after a tooth extraction, and also reduce their anxiety. Researchers compared 208 adults who got either standard verbal instructions or those same instructions plus a kit…

This study tested whether a new electronic syringe causes less pain and stress than a standard syringe when giving numbing shots for dental procedures. It involved 40 healthy people who needed a tooth pulled for braces. Researchers measured the patients' self-reported pain and th…

This study tested how accurately dentists can place dental implants using a computer navigation system compared to traditional methods. Researchers worked with 20 healthy adults who needed implants immediately after tooth removal. They used special 3D scans before and after surge…