Your own tooth could be the best bone graft for dental implants
NCT ID NCT07324083
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a patient's own extracted tooth as a bone graft (AMDG) works better than a synthetic material (β-TCP) or no graft at all for preserving the jawbone after tooth removal. Twenty-two adults who needed a maxillary premolar pulled received one of the three treatments, then got a dental implant six months later with a crown placed within two days. The researchers measured bone changes, implant stability, and gum health over two years to see which approach gave the best foundation for the implant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Autogenous mineralized dentin graft (AMDG) or beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using a patient's own tooth as a bone graft is as good as or better than synthetic materials for preserving the jawbone before placing dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach requires a healthy healing response and may not work for patients with poor bone quality or heavy smoking habits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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