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Comparative Analysis of 2 Bone Graft Materials in Socket Preservation

Egypt18 participantsStarted 2026-01

Plain-language summary

Socket preservation procedures after tooth extraction have been designed and implemented to maintain the volume of the bone and gingival tissues, which can decrease following the extraction of the teeth. In this clinical trial we will compare clinically and histologically the effectiveness of two distinct bovine bone graft materials; an allograft and a xenograft, in alveolar ridge preservation procedures following tooth extraction .

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Systemically healthy individuals * Non-smokers * Age between 21 and 50 years * Indicated for tooth extraction and socket preservation * Good oral hygiene (full-mouth plaque score \<20%) * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * • Stage III or IV periodontitis * Active periodontal or periapical infection * Severely resorbed sockets (buccal bone height \<5 mm) * Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day * Pregnancy * Systemic conditions or medications affecting bone metabolism

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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What they're measuring

Change in buccolingual ridge width

Timeframe: Baseline to 2-3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07344025

SponsorPharos University in Alexandria

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01

Contact for this trial

Haitham Sakr, PhD

3877700 haitham.sakr@pua.edu.eg

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