Eggshells to save your smile? new graft could cheapen jawbone preservation
NCT ID NCT07404098
First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether a graft made from eggshell-derived nanohydroxyapatite, combined with a patient's own blood concentrate (platelet-rich fibrin), can preserve jawbone after a tooth extraction better than a standard animal-based graft. Thirty-four adults with a hopeless back tooth will receive one of the two treatments, and bone density and new bone formation will be measured after 4 months. The goal is to find a cheaper, effective alternative to current bone graft materials.
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
eggshell-derived nanohydroxyapatite combined with platelet-rich fibrin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a cheaper, readily available alternative for preserving jawbone after tooth extraction, reducing the need for more complex bone grafts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The eggshell-derived material may not work as well as standard grafts, and individual healing varies.
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