Could your age determine how well a blood clot heals your tooth socket?
NCT ID NCT07023757
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a person's age influences the quality of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) — a natural healing material made from their own blood — and how well it helps the jawbone heal after a molar is pulled. Researchers will compare healing in adults aged 20 to 80 who receive either a PRF plug or a standard collagen plug in the empty socket. The goal is to see if PRF works differently depending on age, which could guide more personalized dental care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) plug or collagen plug placed in the extraction socket
- What this could lead to
- If age-related differences in PRF quality are found, it could help personalize socket preservation techniques for better healing and implant success.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The healing benefits of PRF may not differ significantly by age.
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Locations
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University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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