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Blood-derived gel may help preserve jawbone after tooth removal

NCT ID NCT03943680

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a gel made from a patient's own blood (PRGF) can help preserve bone after a tooth extraction, compared to a standard cow-bone graft. Thirty adults who needed a tooth pulled and later a dental implant took part. Researchers measured bone changes with CT scans and looked at bone quality under a microscope four months later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
PRGF (platelet-rich plasma) and bovine bone xenograft
What this could lead to
If PRGF works well, it could offer a simpler, natural way to preserve bone after tooth extraction, potentially reducing the need for animal-derived bone grafts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. PRGF may not maintain bone as well as the standard bone graft.

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DENTAL IMPLANTS TOOTH EXTRACTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Facultad de Odontología

    Granada, Granada, 18071, Spain

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