Dental breakthrough? simple shield may stop jawbone shrinkage after tooth pull
Disease control
Completed
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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ARDEC Academy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC