Could a clot from your own blood help bones heal better after a tooth pull?
NCT ID NCT07712497
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special material made from a person's own blood, called titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF), can improve bone healing after a tooth is pulled. Thirty healthy adults who need a tooth extraction and later a dental implant are randomly assigned to receive either T-PRF placed in the socket or standard care (natural healing). After three months, 3D X-ray scans measure how much new bone has filled the socket. The goal is to see if T-PRF helps preserve bone for a stronger foundation for future implants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a biological material made from the participant's own blood, called titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF), placed into the tooth socket after extraction
- What this could lead to
- If effective, T-PRF could become a simple, low-cost way to improve bone healing after tooth extraction, making future dental implants easier and more successful.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over natural healing may be small or absent.
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Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Eskişehir, 26140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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