Can teeth heal on their own before implants? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT07460648
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether leaving a tooth root fragment (socket shield) and letting the gum heal naturally works as well as adding bone graft material before placing a dental implant. Twenty-four healthy adults with good oral hygiene took part. The goal was to see if the natural healing approach could be a dependable option for delayed implant placement.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I (healthy) * With intact buccal periodontal tissues * No parafunctional habits * Good oral hygiene * Willingness to comply with the study protocol and follow up schedule Exclusion Criteria: * Acute infection at the extraction site * Extensive buccal plate loss * Vertical root fracture on the buccal aspect * Fracture patterns extending below bone level * Internal or external resorption * Root caries compromising the shield * Excessive tooth mobility * Heavy smoking
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry - Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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