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Vivekanand S Kattimani¹, Raja S Prathigudupu², Abhishek Jairaj³

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, Phone: +91 9912400988,

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Socket preservation using synthetic hydroxyapatite (SHA) bone graft substitute materials (GSMs) is effective. SHA grafting promotes bone regeneration and preserves bone dimensions, making it a viable option for clinicians.

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Bone Extraction Healing Implant Regeneration Restoration.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Biomaterials

Background:

Socket preservation is crucial for maintaining alveolar ridge dimensions after tooth extraction.
Various bone graft substitute materials (GSMs) are available, but a definitive material of choice is often unclear.
Synthetic hydroxyapatite (SHA) is a commonly used GSM in regenerative dentistry.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and analyze the outcomes of using synthetic hydroxyapatite (SHA) for socket preservation.
To determine the existing evidence and usefulness of SHA as a GSM for grafting procedures.
To provide clinicians with evidence-based guidance on selecting grafting materials.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted in the Medline database via PubMed for English-language studies published within the last 5 years.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria were predetermined to filter relevant clinical trials.
Seven studies were eligible for the systematic review, with two included in a meta-analysis.

Main Results:

Meta-analysis indicated that socket grafting significantly preserves bone height and width compared to controls.
SHA grafting demonstrated successful bone regeneration with a reduced connective tissue component.
Histomorphometric evaluation revealed superior bone regeneration with SHA compared to xenografts.

Conclusions:

Synthetic GSMs, specifically SHA, can be effectively used for socket preservation.
SHA grafting shows promise for enhanced bone regeneration and ridge preservation.
The findings support the use of SHA as a suitable option in the selection of grafting materials.