Fish oil might help keep your jawbone strong after a tooth pull

NCT ID NCT07665918

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether taking omega-3 fish oil supplements after a tooth extraction helps preserve the bone in the front of the mouth. Ten adults with non-restorable teeth received omega-3, and researchers measured pain and bone changes over three months. The results are early and from a small group, so more research is needed to know if omega-3 truly helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Omega-3 fish oil supplements

What this could lead to

If omega-3 helps preserve bone after extraction, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve healing for dental implants.

What could go wrong

This is a very small case series with only 10 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and omega-3 may not significantly improve bone preservation.

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Locations

Faculty of Dentistry

Cairo, Egypt