Which putty preserves your jawbone best? new trial tests two graft materials

NCT ID NCT05484492

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Louisville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two different bone graft putties—one made from donated human bone and one synthetic—to see which better preserves the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Thirty adults who needed a tooth removed and planned to get a dental implant took part. After 4 months, the researchers measured bone width, height, and soft tissue thickness, and checked a small bone sample under a microscope to see how much new bone had formed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bone graft putty (either demineralized/mineralized allograft or synthetic calcium phosphosilicate)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose the best graft material to preserve jawbone for future dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The grafts may not show a clear difference in healing or bone quality.

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ALVEOLAR BONE RESORPTION

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University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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