Histological Comparison of Healing Extraction Sockets Implanted With Bioactive Glass or Demineralized Freeze‐Dried Bone Allograft: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Although the differences in percent vital bone were not statistically significant among the 3 treatment groups in this pilot study, BG material was observed to act as an osteoconductive material which had a positive effect on socket healing at 6 to 8 months postextraction. Further research following implant placement in treated and control sockets is warranted to determine if bone implant contact is improved in BG-filled versus unfilled sockets.