Man-Made bone graft could replace donor tissue in dental implants
NCT ID NCT07020650
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a synthetic bone graft material (carbonate apatite) helps preserve the jawbone after tooth extraction better than grafts from human or cow bone. Researchers will measure bone changes using scans and tissue samples. The study involves 45 adults needing a tooth removed who plan to get a dental implant later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- carbonate apatite bone graft
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a synthetic alternative to natural bone grafts for preserving jawbone after tooth extraction, potentially improving outcomes for future dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study (45 people) comparing different graft materials, so results may not apply to everyone. The synthetic graft may not perform better than existing options.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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