Application of Alloplastic Bone Graft With Polycaprolactone (PCL) Membrane and ECM-Collagen Membrane on Secondary Socket Healing in Third Molar Surgery.

This study compared two membrane materials: 1. polycaprolactone (PCL) and 2. Extracellular matrix collagen membrane (ECM) as alternative. This is to see how well they prevent bone and gum damage after lower wisdom tooth removal. In this split-mouth trial, participants had both lower wisdom teeth removed, with one socket receiving PCL membrane and the other receiving ECM membrane after socket filled with EthOss (an alloplastic bone graft). Over a 24-week follow-up period, researchers tracked patient clinically on their comfort, gum healing, and new bone growth using X-rays.