Clinical and radiographic outcomes of a novel technique for socket healing: a protocol for a split-mouth randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Abstract Tooth extraction is one of the most common routine procedures in the dental clinic. Tooth extraction is followed by an inevitable bone resorption that leads to alveolar ridge reduction in the horizontal and vertical directions. The dimensions of alveolar ridge after socket healing are the result of a balance between the resorption and remodeling mechanisms that occur naturally after tooth extraction. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the socket decortication technique for socket healing through a split-mouth randomized controlled trial. The proposed research protocol will investigate the effectiveness of this technique in promoting optimal healing and reducing bone loss following tooth extraction. By comparing radiographic data from the intervention side with the control side within the same individual, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of the novel approach. The findings of this study have the potential to advance current knowledge in the field of dentistry and contribute to improved clinical practices for socket healing.