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SynthesisFrontiers in oral health2025

Hyaluronic acid as a promoter of the healing of post-extraction socket treated with the socket preservation technique: a systematic review.

Tommaso Pizzolante, Gianluca Benincasa, Francesco Bizzarro, Mario Capogreco, Enrico Marchetti

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Synthesis in Frontiers in oral health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 authors.

Tommaso PizzolanteMESVA, Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
Gianluca BenincasaMESVA, Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
Francesco BizzarroMESVA, Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
Mario CapogrecoMESVA, Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
Enrico MarchettiMESVA, Department of Life, Health & Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: This review examines the role of hyaluronic acid (HA) in enhancing the healing of the post-extraction socket. HA, a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan in the extracellular matrix, is crucial for wound healing. It promotes tissue repair by stimulating cell migration, adhesion, and proliferation, essential for bone formation. When combined with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM), HA may improve bone regeneration and reduce resorption, though evidence is still limited. Methods: Three clinical studies were reviewed, assessing primary outcomes such as volumetric bone resorption, linear bone loss, and soft tissue healing. Radiographic evaluations, including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), were used to quantify bone changes, while clinical assessments were conducted to evaluate soft tissue responses and wound healing over a 4-month follow-up period. Results: Two studies demonstrated that HA, in combination with DBBM, significantly improved bone preservation. These studies found reduced volumetric bone resorption and enhanced bone width retention, with one showing a significant reduction in crestal bone loss ( Conclusions: The results of this review suggest that HA, combined with DBBM, may offer significant benefits in reducing bone resorption and preserving bone width in ARP procedures. However, the impact of HA on soft tissue healing cannot yet be statistically evaluated, highlighting the need for further investigation to optimize its use in clinical practice. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024526628, PROSPERO CRD42024526628.

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bone grafthyaluronic acid, HAridge preservationsocket preservation

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PMID40491533
PMCPMC12146101

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