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To compare clinical dimensions and histologic bone outcomes between alveolar ridge preservation using freeze-dried bone allograft with a collagen membrane and tooth extraction alone.

July 1, 2003Journal of Periodontology

Ridge Preservation with Freeze‐Dried Bone Allograft and a Collagen Membrane Compared to Extraction Alone for Implant Site Development: A Clinical and Histologic Study in Humans

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JIJohn M. IasellaEducational Service District 105 HGHenry GreenwellUniversity of Louisville RMRichard L. MillerTexas A&M University – Kingsville

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Comparative clinical study reveals improved ridge dimensions with bone graft and collagen membrane, indicating more predictable dental implant placement.

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To compare clinical dimensions and histologic bone outcomes between alveolar ridge preservation using freeze-dried bone allograft with a collagen membrane and tooth extraction alone.
Evaluated human extraction sockets treated with freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA) and a collagen membrane compared against unassisted extraction sockets.
Measured clinical changes in alveolar ridge width and height and conducted histologic evaluation of vital versus non-vital bone formation.
Alveolar ridge preservation maintained ridge width, height, and overall anatomical position more predictably than extraction alone.
Preserved sites yielded a slightly higher volume of total bone on histologic evaluation, composed of both vital and residual non-vital allograft bone.

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Iasella et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dae7dd387cf70698687eeb https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.2003.74.7.990

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Comparative clinical study reveals improved ridge dimensions with bone graft and collagen membrane, indicating more predictable dental implant placement.

Ridge Preservation with Freeze‐Dried Bone Allograft and a Collagen Membrane Compared to Extraction Alone for Implant Site Development: A Clinical and Histologic Study in Humans

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Ridge Preservation with Freeze‐Dried Bone Allograft and a Collagen Membrane Compared to Extraction Alone for Implant Site Development: A Clinical and Histologic Study in Humans

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