Biomaterial Clinical Performance in a Socket Preservation Model

When a dental extraction is performed, sequential cascade of events happens that lead to a modeling and remodeling of the area. This phenomenon leads to bone resorption and consequential volume loss atrophy. In literature several biomaterials (Autogenous, alloplastic, allografts and xenografts) were tested as alveolar fillers with the aim of controlling this physiologic event. Socket preservation is today a very widely spread dental technic to preserve the alveolar dimensions, that uses a wide range of biomaterials. Alloplastic materials have a fair evidence to work in several regenerative procedures in the oral and maxillofacial region. This pilot trial aims to characterize Histologic bone healing pattern in a human socket preservation model of 2/3 biphasic calcium sulfate cement matrix's and Hydroxyapatite (HA granules). Alterations in Volumetric alveolar socket changes in a socket preservation clinical model will also be studied.