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. 2022 Mar;15(3):309-312.
doi: 10.25122/jml-2021-0308.

The need for socket preservation: a systematic review

Adel Alenazi  1 , Abdulrahman Abdullah Alotaibi  1 , Yazaid Aljaeidi  1 , Nasser Raqe Alqhtani  1
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The need for socket preservation: a systematic review

Adel Alenazi et al. J Med Life. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical need and impact of socket preservation to protect the bone for future dental implant placement. Moreover, we aimed to list down various methods of socket preservation by going through randomized clinical trials. We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases for all relevant publications, where researchers compared various methods and tools for socket preservation. All eight randomized controlled trials mentioned several methods that are helpful in preserving bone levels both horizontally and vertically. The studies included in this systematic review demonstrate that each material has certain efficacy in preserving the socket after tooth extraction for future implant placement. Socket preservation methods and materials are effective in preparing patients for future prostheses.

Keywords: implant; randomized controlled trial; socket; tooth extraction.

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