Tooth root 'Shield' may preserve bone for dental implants, 6-Year study finds

NCT ID NCT07171866

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Soaad Tolba Mohammed Tolba Badawi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested the Socket Shield Technique (SST), where a thin piece of tooth root is left in place after extraction to support the bone and gum around a dental implant. 25 adults needing a single front tooth implant were randomly assigned to get the implant right away or after a 6-month delay. Over 6 years, researchers measured bone changes and appearance to see which timing works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Socket Shield Technique (SST) - a surgical procedure where a thin piece of tooth root is left in place to support bone and gum after extraction
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that the Socket Shield Technique provides long-lasting bone and gum support for dental implants, improving both appearance and function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique requires skill and may not work in all cases.

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ALVEOLAR RIDGE PRESERVATION IMPLANT DENTISTRY

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Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University

Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt

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