To graft or not to graft? new study tests timing of bone grafts for dental implants

NCT ID NCT07433322

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether bone grafting right after a molar extraction is necessary or if it can be delayed until the dental implant is placed. Forty adults needing a molar implant will be randomly assigned to get either immediate grafting or delayed grafting. The goal is to see which approach leads to better patient satisfaction, bone preservation, and cost-effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ossix mineralized bone graft and membrane
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that delaying bone grafting until implant placement is just as effective as immediate grafting, reducing unnecessary procedures and discomfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares two approaches but does not test a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alveolar Bone Loss periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITING

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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