The Impact of a Known Bioactive Agent on the Resolution of Alveolar Socket Preservation

Extraction will be done as usual standard of care to preserve socket walls. Sockets will be measured at all 4 line angles for depth with the same periodontal probe, Buccal-Lingual dimension will be measured prior to graft placement. Graft material (mineralized cortical/cancellous Bone Powder 250-1000µ) will be used for both sites. Volume of graft used will be recorded. Both sites will be filled slightly below marginal bone level (1mm). Test site will be injected with Bioactive Agent. At 3 levels apical 1/3rd, middle 1/3rd and coronal 1/3rd. Control site will be injected with saline (or vehicle) at same levels. Occlusal orifice will be closed with Collagen plug adjusted for depth to meet free gingival margins and then sutured with 4-0 PGA (Vicryl)