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Fish oil might help keep your jawbone strong after a tooth pull

NCT ID NCT07665918

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether taking omega-3 fish oil supplements after a tooth extraction helps preserve the bone in the front of the mouth. Ten adults with non-restorable teeth received omega-3, and researchers measured pain and bone changes over three months. The results are early and from a small group, so more research is needed to know if omega-3 truly helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Omega-3 fish oil supplements
What this could lead to
If omega-3 helps preserve bone after extraction, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve healing for dental implants.
What could go wrong
This is a very small case series with only 10 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and omega-3 may not significantly improve bone preservation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with non-restorable remaining roots. 2. Patients free of systemic conditions that might affect the surgical procedure or the quantity or quality of bone (uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients below 18 years old 2. Patients with hypersensitivity to omega-3, drug formulations or allergic to seafood. 3. Pregnant or lactating females 4. Patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy 5. Smokers

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Esthetic zone Omega-3 fatty acids Socket preservation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry

    Cairo, Egypt

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