New study tests best bone graft mix for stronger dental implants

NCT ID NCT06472453

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two bone graft materials used to preserve jawbone after a tooth is pulled. One group gets a mix of human and animal bone graft, the other gets human bone graft alone. The goal is to see which better maintains bone shape for future dental implants. About 24 adults needing a tooth extraction and implant will take part over roughly two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bone graft materials (human bone substitute and animal bone substitute)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that mixing human and animal bone grafts preserves jawbone better than human bone alone, potentially improving dental implant outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include typical surgical discomfort from tooth extraction and implant placement.

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ALVEOLAR RIDGE AUGMENTATION

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Locations

University of Maryland School of Dentistry
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

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