Scientists test Zinc-Infused bone graft to rebuild jawbone lost to gum disease

This study tested whether a new bone graft material, enhanced with zinc and combined with a patient's own concentrated healing factors (platelet-rich fibrin), could help regrow bone lost to severe gum disease (periodontitis). Thirty adult patients with healthy gums but deep bone defects received the experimental graft during surgery. Researchers measured gum health, pocket depth, and bone levels over six months to see if the new material improved healing compared to standard grafts.