Effect of socket grafting with deproteinized bone mineral: An RCT on dimensional alterations after 6 months.

Objective: To examine if (i) characteristics of the fresh extraction socket site influenced subsequent dimensional alterations and (ii) placement of deproteinized bovine mineral in the socket affected volumetric change during healing.

Materials And Methods: Twenty seven subjects and 28 extraction sites were included. Immediately after the removal of the tooth and after 6 months of healing, stone and virtual models of the jaw were produced.