Observational studyClinical oral investigations2022
Ridge preservation in maxillary molar extraction sites with severe periodontitis: a prospective observational clinical trial.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The clinical benefit of alveolar ridge preservation in the posterior maxilla: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Alveolar ridge preservation in posterior maxillary teeth for reduction in the potential need for sinus floor elevation procedures: A pilot study.Clinical oral implants research · 2024Trial
- Influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation at the infected molar sites: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2023Trial
- Assessment of soft and hard tissue characteristics of ridge preservation at molar extraction sites with severe periodontitis: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2022Trial
- The key role of RANKL and OPG as molecular biomarkers in bone remodeling associated with different grafts regarding socket preservation: A systematic review.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2026Review
- Virtual and clinical implant placement after ridge preservation in periodontally compromised molars: retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- [Clinical comparison of xenograft versus synthetic bone graft materials in micro crestal flap-alveolar ridge preservation following extraction of molars].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2026Article
- [Evaluation of micro crestal flap-alveolar ridge preservation following extraction of mandibular molars with severe periodontitis].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2025Article
- Healing of Extraction Sites after Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Retrospective Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Alveolar Ridge Preservation in Periodontally Compromised Molar Extraction Sites: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The Bone Bridge Technique Utilizing Bone from the Lateral Wall of the Maxillary Sinus for Ridge Augmentation: Case Reports of a 1-7 Year Follow-Up.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo assess alveolar bone changes and treatment modality alterations after ridge preservation on maxillary molar extraction sockets with severe periodontitis, compared to natural healing. MATERIAL AND
methodsThirty-six maxillary infected-molar teeth either receiving ridge preservation (RG group) or undergoing natural healing (NT group) were investigated. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning was performed immediately after surgery (the baseline) and repeated 6 months later to measure the linear and volumetric changes of the sockets.
resultsBased on radiographic measurements, alveolar bone width decreased by 1.58 ± 4.61 mm in the NT group but increased by 3.74 ± 4.17 mm in the RG group (p < 0.05). Significant increases in ridge height at the center of both the NT (7.54 ± 4.54 mm) and RG (9.20 ± 3.26 mm) groups were observed. Mean sinus pneumatization was 0.19 ± 0.45 mm in the RG group and 0.59 ± 0.63 mm in the NT group (p < 0.05). The relative increase in total ridge volume was 8.0% and 35.5% in the NT and RG group, respectively (p < 0.05). Implant placement with additional sinus augmentation procedure was performed in 16.7% of the RG group cases, whereas 50% in the NT group cases.
conclusionsRidge preservation in the maxillary molar extraction sockets with severe periodontitis can improve alveolar ridge dimensions and decrease the necessity of advanced regenerative procedures at implant placement compared to natural healing. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Ridge preservation on maxillary molar extraction sockets with severe periodontitis maintained the vertical bone height more efficiently and resulted in less need for sinus augmentation procedures at 6 months compared to natural healing.
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