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New treatment option for Tooth Extraction
Official title Wound Healing Following Tooth Extraction and Ridge Preservation Using OsteoGen®
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07154693
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- After the removal of a tooth, a bone graft is often placed in the socket to try to keep the volume of bone that was there when the tooth was present so that the bone does not "shrink". The bone graft is sometimes kept in place with a small piece of material over the top of the tooth socket and with stitches.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 89. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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.
You likely can't join if
- 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...
- Patients who become pregnant during the study will be withdrawn and standard care will be delivered.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)
See the full eligibility 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)
- 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)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 89 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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