Study Comparing Two Bone Grafting Materials to Preserve Jawbone After Tooth Extraction for Future Implants

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare how well two different bone grafting materials preserve jawbone shape after tooth extraction. The jawbone can shrink following tooth removal, which may affect future dental implant placement. The study evaluates a mixture of vallosf human bone and Bio-Oss animal bone against vallos alone to see which better maintains jawbone space for implants. Participants will have at least one tooth removed and will be randomly assigned to receive either the mixture of vallosf and Bio-Oss or vallos alone as the grafting material. Both groups undergo similar procedures including tooth extraction, placement of the bone graft in the socket, and later dental implant placement. After the implant crown is placed, participants continue with follow-up visits. During this approximately 2-year study, participants will have oral exams, x-rays, and surgical procedures. Researchers will measure changes in hard and soft tissue using 3D scans from enrollment to one year after the implant crown is delivered. Additional comparisons include implant positioning and bone analysis at implant placement. Participants jawbone preservation and implant outcomes will be closely monitored along with safety and healing.

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