Evaluating healing time effects on tooth extraction socket preservation

Influence of Healing Time on the Outcomes of Alveolar Ridge Preservation in Periodontally Compromised Extraction Sockets: a Randomized Controlled Trial

NA · Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University · NCT06654141

This study is testing if waiting 3 months or 6 months after a tooth extraction helps the area heal better before getting an implant, specifically for people with gum disease.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment42 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorShanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University (other)
Locations1 site (Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06654141 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to assess the impact of different healing durations (3 months vs. 6 months) on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation in extraction sockets affected by periodontal disease. Participants will undergo tooth extraction followed by grafting with Bio-Oss Collagen® and a collagen membrane, with evaluations conducted through histological, clinical, and radiographic methods. The study seeks to determine if a shorter healing time is viable for subsequent implant placement in molar sites.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 requiring molar extraction due to periodontal disease with specific radiographic findings.

Not a fit: Patients with multiple adjacent tooth extractions or acute infections may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved protocols for tooth extraction and implant placement, potentially reducing the waiting time for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying outcomes in similar approaches, but this specific comparison of healing times is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older
* ASA (American Society of Anesthesia) status I or II
* Need for molar extraction due to periodontal disease with or without chronic endodontic involvement, complying with the presentation of periodontitis stage III/IV
* Radiographic evidence of a bone dehiscence on at least one socket wall, where the height of the horizontal (suprabony) component of the defect (alveolar bone crest - cement-enamel junction) is \>50% of the corresponding root length as measured on CBCT scans prior to extraction (Ben Amara et al., 2021)
* Radiographic evidence of at least 3 mm of residual bone wall height
* Presence of at least one adjacent tooth to the extraction site
* Treatment plan must include tooth replacement with an implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Extraction of multiple adjacent teeth
* Acute infection associated with the tooth to be extracted or with adjacent teeth
* Current smokers (\>10 cigarettes per day)
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c \>7.0)
* Any active oral or systemic acute infections
* Currently receiving chemo- or radiotherapy or a history of radiotherapy in the head and neck area
* Diseases or medications that may compromise normal wound healing

Where this trial is running

Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Tooth Loss, ridge preservation, tooth extraction

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.