Case Series of New Alloplastic Bone Graft Material

Clinical and Histomorphometric Evaluation of Beta-tricalcium Phosphate/Polylactide Bone Substitute for Socket Preservation

A case series to compare the handling and effectiveness of two different treatment approaches using a new alloplastic bone graft material in ridge preservation compared to allograft existing historical data.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must have read, understood and signed a consent form.
• 18-75 years of age
• Diagnosis with a need of extraction of single tooth (with intact extraction socket at the time of extraction) with adjacent teeth present.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active caries or endodontic lesions in adjacent teeth
• Any systemic disease or condition that would compromise the normal healing. (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes)
• Taking any medication known for gingival hyperplasia for past 3 months.
• Any systemic contraindications to surgery
• Subject smokes > 10 cigarettes per day.