New study tests better way to save jawbone after tooth extraction
NCT ID NCT07154693
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two methods to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. After extraction, the bone can shrink, so a graft is placed in the socket to maintain bone volume for a future dental implant. Researchers will compare a synthetic calcium apatite material in a collagen sponge against a human donor bone graft. About 44 adults needing a single tooth extraction will participate, and the main goal is to measure how much new bone forms after about 16 weeks of healing.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 44 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 89 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patient aged 18 to 89 * One tooth, excluding molars, that has been identified by dental faculty as requiring a single tooth extraction * A dental implant is indicated and treatment planned to replace the missing tooth * Site has adequate restorative space for a dental implant-retained restoration * Site has at least 10mm of alveolar bone height, without impinging on the maxillary sinus or inferior alveolar canal. * Site has a dehiscence of the buccal or lingual bony plate of the tooth socket extending no more than 50% of the total depth of the socket. * Female patients who have undergone a hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or menopause, and nonpregnant women of child-bearing potential. * Patients are nonsmokers or former smokers. Current smokers may be included if they smoke \<10 cigarettes per day (less than or equal to 10 cigarettes per day) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient allergic to bovine-derived collagen products, Bacitracin, Gentamicin, Polymyxin * Patients who will not cooperate with the follow-up schedule. * Patients will not be entered who are mentally incompetent, prisoners, or pregnant. * Pregnant women or women intending to become pregnant during the study period (as confirmed verbally; an over-the-counter pregnancy test will be provided if pregnancy status is unknown or suspected). * Patients who become pregnant during the study will be withdrawn and standard care will be delivered. * Smokers who smoke \>10 cigarettes per day (more than 10 cigarettes per day)
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Locations
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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