New study reveals best timing for dental implants after tooth extraction

NCT ID NCT03659617

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Iowa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study followed 39 people who needed a tooth pulled and replaced with a dental implant. After extraction, the socket was filled with a bone graft material called Bio-Oss Collagen. Researchers then placed implants at 3, 6, or 9 months later to see how the bone healed over time. The goal was to learn the best timing for implant placement to ensure long-term success.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bio-Oss Collagen (xenograft bone graft material)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists better time dental implant placement after tooth extraction, improving long-term implant success.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with no control group, so results may not apply to all patients. The graft material is already in use, so no major new risks are expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone resorption disease Tooth Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TOOTH LOSS

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Locations

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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