Your tooth, your graft: new study tests natural bone preservation

NCT ID NCT06429540

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a graft made from a patient's own extracted tooth can preserve the jawbone as well as a standard animal-based bone substitute. 26 adults with non-restorable front teeth received either the tooth graft or the standard material. After 6 months, the researchers measured bone width and height changes using CT scans to see which method worked better.

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 (made from the patient's own tooth)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a cheaper, natural alternative to animal-based bone grafts for preserving jawbone after tooth removal.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 26 participants. The dentin graft is experimental and may not preserve bone as well as standard materials.

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SOCKET PRESERVATION

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Locations

Faculty of dentistry Cairo University

Cairo, Elmanil, Egypt

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