Your own tooth could help save your jawbone after extraction
NCT ID NCT06027528
First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Researchers took the extracted tooth, ground it into tiny particles, and mixed it with the patient's own fibrin glue (a natural blood-clotting substance) before placing it back into the socket. They compared this to using the tooth particles alone. The goal was to see which method better maintained the width and height of the jawbone over six months. The trial involved 20 healthy, non-smoking adults with damaged teeth.
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Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, 12012, Egypt
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
dentin graft with or without autologous fibrin glue
What this could lead to
If it works, this could improve bone healing after tooth extraction, making future dental implants more successful.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is also limited to people with healthy gums and no major health issues.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.