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Background <p>Transalveolar third molar extraction may result in compromised socket healing and subsequent periodontal defects. Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft (FDBA) is a biocompatible graft material with osteoconductive potential that may support bone regeneration.</p> Aim <p>To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of FDBA in third molar extraction socket healing.</p> Methodology <p>A prospective split-mouth study was conducted on 20 patients undergoing bilateral third molar extractions. One socket received FDBA (Group A), while the contralateral socket served as control (Group B). Pain, swelling, infection, and bone density were assessed using VAS, Schultze’s method, and CBCT at predefined postoperative intervals up to 6 months.</p> Results <p>No significant differences were observed between groups for pain, swelling, or infection. At 6 months, mean bone density was significantly higher in the FDBA group (1177.43) than in the control group (257.47) (p = 0.001), although the clinical magnitude of this difference was modest.</p> Conclusion <p>Within the limitations of this preliminary study, FDBA did not influence postoperative pain or swelling but demonstrated improved radiological bone density during socket healing. Larger, adequately powered studies are required to determine the clinical significance of these findings.</p>

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Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Healing in Third Molar Extraction Sockets Using Freeze Dried Bone Allograft: A Comparative Study

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    2026年7月28日

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  • Padmaraj Hegde,
  • Mathew Roy Manjooran

摘要

Background

Transalveolar third molar extraction may result in compromised socket healing and subsequent periodontal defects. Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft (FDBA) is a biocompatible graft material with osteoconductive potential that may support bone regeneration.

Aim

To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of FDBA in third molar extraction socket healing.

Methodology

A prospective split-mouth study was conducted on 20 patients undergoing bilateral third molar extractions. One socket received FDBA (Group A), while the contralateral socket served as control (Group B). Pain, swelling, infection, and bone density were assessed using VAS, Schultze’s method, and CBCT at predefined postoperative intervals up to 6 months.

Results

No significant differences were observed between groups for pain, swelling, or infection. At 6 months, mean bone density was significantly higher in the FDBA group (1177.43) than in the control group (257.47) (p = 0.001), although the clinical magnitude of this difference was modest.

Conclusion

Within the limitations of this preliminary study, FDBA did not influence postoperative pain or swelling but demonstrated improved radiological bone density during socket healing. Larger, adequately powered studies are required to determine the clinical significance of these findings.