Your own tooth and blood may help preserve jawbone after extraction

NCT ID NCT06275490

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two ways to preserve bone after a tooth is pulled in the front of the mouth. One method uses a block made from the patient's own tooth and blood components, while the other uses a standard bone graft material. Twenty healthy adults with a non-restorable front tooth took part. The goal was to see which method better maintains bone shape and quality for future dental implants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Partially demineralized dentin block mixed with L-PRF (platelet- and leukocyte-rich fibrin)
What this could lead to: If this method works, it could offer a way to preserve bone after tooth extraction using the patient's own tooth and blood, potentially improving outcomes for future dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach is experimental and may not be better than existing methods.

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SOCKET PRESERVATION

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Locations

Faculty of dentistry Cairo University

Cairo, Elmanil, 4240101, Egypt

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