Comparing the OsteoGen® Plug® and a bone allograft for new bone growth in tooth sockets

You may qualify if

• Male or female patient aged 18 to 89
• One tooth, excluding molars, that has been identified by dental faculty as requiring a single tooth extraction
• A dental implant is indicated and treatment planned to replace the missing tooth
• Site has adequate restorative space for a dental implant-retained restoration
• Site has at least 10mm of alveolar bone height, without impinging on the maxillary sinus or inferior alveolar canal.
• Site has 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.
• Female patients who have undergone a hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or menopause, and nonpregnant women of child-bearing potential.
• Patients are nonsmokers or former smokers. Current smokers may be included if they smoke <10 cigarettes per day (less than or equal to 10 cigarettes per day)

You can't join if

• Patient allergic to bovine-derived collagen products, Bacitracin, Gentamicin, Polymyxin
• Patients who will not cooperate with the follow-up schedule.
• Patients will not be entered who are mentally incompetent, prisoners, or pregnant.
• Pregnant women or women intending to become pregnant during the study period (as confirmed verbally; an over-the-counter pregnancy test will be provided if pregnancy status is unknown or suspected).; Patients who become pregnant during the study will be withdrawn and standard care will be delivered.
• Smokers who smoke >10 cigarettes per day (more than 10 cigarettes per day)