Using Different Biomaterials to Preserve Bone After Tooth Extraction

Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 18 years or older Indicated for tooth extraction in the anterior or premolar region of the maxilla or mandible Planned socket preservation and subsequent dental implant placement at the extraction site Adequate bone volume permitting atraumatic extraction Good oral hygiene and periodontal status compatible with socket preservation Willing and able to attend scheduled follow-up visits and undergo biopsy collection prior to implant placement Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria Systemic conditions known to impair bone or soft tissue healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppression, osteoporosis) Current use of medications affecting bone metabolism (e.g., bisphosphonates, corticosteroids, anti-resorptives) Active periodontal or periapical infection at the extraction site History of head and neck radiotherapy Smoking or tobacco use within the past 6 months Pregnancy or breastfeeding Known allergy or contraindication to grafting procedures or study-related materials Inability or unwillingness to comply with follow-up visits or biopsy procedures