Post-Extraction Wound Healing in Elderly

Sex: All

Ages: 65 Years – 80 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Enrollment: 72

Sponsor: University of Nebraska

Location: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Lincoln Nebraska

Summary

Patients presenting to the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry for a posterior extraction will be offered participation in the study. Prior to extraction, subjects will undergo clinical measurements, xray, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and saliva sampling and a blood draw. Following atraumatic tooth extraction, the subjects will be reevaluated for healing at 1, 2-weeks and 3 months. At each appointment, GCF, saliva and wound fluid (WF) will be collected and at 3 months a second xray will be taken.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * needs posterior tooth extracted * no systemic conditions or meds affecting wound healing * non-smoker Exclusion Criteria: * systemic conditions or meds known to affect wound healing * smokers

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07796269). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.