Histological Comparison of Ridge Preservation Using Mineralized FDBA Alone Versus a Combined Mineralized-Demineralized Freeze Dried Bone Allograft

You may be eligible if

• single rooted tooth requiring extraction
• have adequate restorative space for a dental implant-retained restoration
• have at least 10mm of alveolar bone height, without impinging on the maxillary sinus or inferior alveolar canal
• have a dehiscence of the buccal or lingual bony plate of the tooth socket extending no more than 50% of the total depth of the socket
• active localized or systemic infection other than periodontitis.
• inadequate bone dimensions or restorative space dimensions to place a dental implant
• presence of a disease entity, medical condition or therapeutic regimen which decreases probability of soft tissue and bony healing, e.g., poorly controlled diabetes, chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressive agents, or autoimmune diseases.
• positive medical history of endocarditis following oral or dental surgery.
• sensitivity or allergy to Bacitracin, Gentamicin, Polymyxin B Sulfate, alcohol and/or surfactants (per package insert)