Alveolar ridge preservation after extraction may obviate need for additional augmentation during implant placement: Study

Results: A total of 106 studies were identified, of which five studies with 198 non-molar extraction sockets in 198 participants were included. Overall meta-analysis showed significant differences in changes in midfacial mucosal margin (mean difference (MD) −0.09; 95% confidence interval (CI) −0.17 to −0.01; p = .03) and ridge width (MD −1.70; 95% CI −3.19 to −0.20; p = .03) in favor of ARP. The use of ARP was also associated with less need for additional augmentation at implant placement, but the difference was not statistically significant. Within the limitation of this review, ARP following extraction of non-molar teeth has short-term positive effects on soft tissue contour, mucosal margin and thickness, and alveolar ridge width and height. It can also simplify future implant treatment by minimizing the need for additional augmentation.

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Atieh, M. A., Shah, M., Hakam, A., AlAli, F., Aboushakra, I., & Alsabeeha, N. H. M. (2024). Alveolar ridge preservation versus early implant placement in single non-molar sites: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 00, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.14314