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RecruitingNCT07779421Updated Aug 21, 2026

THBC/CGF for Alveolar Bone Regeneration: A Real-World Study

An interventional study of Temperature-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan-loaded concentrated growth factor and Temperature-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan in Alveolar Bone Loss, Alveolar Ridge Resorption After Extraction and Tooth, Impacted, sponsored by Stomatological Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-21.

Sponsored by Stomatological Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 1 year after the study started (first participant enrolled Aug 2024, registered Aug 2025).
  • Started Aug 2024; still recruiting 2 years 3 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
136
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study aims to combine real-world research with relevant bone repair materials and techniques to improve alveolar bone resorption in extraction sockets following impacted wisdom tooth removal, while achieving effective bone preservation or promoting bone regeneration. All eligible cases within specified parameters will be included in the clinical study scope. Based on real-world clinical data, we will proactively collect postoperative clinical examination findings and imaging data. Statistical analysis will be performed on clinical outcomes and follow-up data from patients undergoing mandibular impacted M3 extraction. The study aims to clarify the therapeutic efficacy of the thermosensitive hydroxyethylchitosan-loaded concentrated growth factor group in repairing mesial bone defects of M2s following M3 extraction.

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This study is a prospective observational investigation conducted in a real-world clinical setting. Its objective is to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and bone regeneration capacity of a novel composite material, thermosensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan (THBC) loaded with concentrated growth factor (CGF), in the clinical efficacy and bone regenerative capacity for restoring mesial bone defects in second molars following mandibular impacted third molar extraction. The study will enroll patients requiring extraction of mandibular mesial or lower impacted third molars. All participants will select different bone repair options based on clinical circumstances and personal preference, including the THBC+CGF experimental group, autogenous bone graft group, THBC group, CGF group, collagen sponge group, and unfilled control group. Baseline data and intraoperative details will be comprehensively described.

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Conditions studied

  • Alveolar Bone Loss
  • Alveolar Ridge Resorption After Extraction
  • Tooth, Impacted
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In context

Alveolar Bone Loss

318 studies on the registry are indexed under Alveolar Bone Loss; 79 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 136 is above the median of 25 across 269 interventional studies indexed under Alveolar Bone Loss.

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Lead sponsor

Stomatological Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University is the lead sponsor of 4 studies on the registry; 3 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 60 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Preoperative CBCT imaging confirming mandibular third molars (M3s) with low to moderate impaction according to the Pell and Gregory classification, and not in the acute inflammatory stage.
  • Ipsilateral mandibular second molars (M2s) with retention value and no indication for extraction.
  • Patients able to provide written and willing to comply with the scheduled follow-up visits.
  • Age between 18 and 60 years (inclusive).

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of systemic diseases or other to tooth extraction surgery.
  • Known or suspected current .
  • History of radiation therapy to the head and neck region.
  • History of chemotherapy within 5 years prior to surgery.
  • Smoking > 15 cigarettes per day.
  • Subjects with mental or neurological disorders, or otherwise unable to provide .
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
136 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    THBC+CGF Composite

    Following extraction of the patient's mandibular third molar, immediate placement of a THBC/CGF composite filling was performed. Autologous venous blood was centrifuged, and the resulting CGF clot was compressed into a CGF membrane using specialised instruments. This membrane was mixed with 0.5 mL of THBC solution and injected into the extraction socket. The mixture gelled at 37 degrees Celsius, with a gelation time of less than or equal to 1 minute. Routine infection prevention measures were implemented postoperatively.

    Combination Product: Temperature-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan-loaded concentrated growth factor

  • Active comparator
    THBC

    Following extraction of the patient's mandibular third molar, 0.5 mL of THBC was injected into the extraction socket and allowed to gel at 37 degrees Celsius (gelation time less than or equal to 1 minute). Routine infection prevention measures were implemented postoperatively.

    Device: Temperature-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan

  • Active comparator
    CGF

    Immediately prior to surgery, venous blood is drawn from the patient and centrifuged without delay. Upon completion of preparation, the resulting CGF clot is compressed into a CGF membrane using specialised instruments. This CGF membrane is implanted directly into the extraction socket within 30 minutes of preparation to cover the bone defect area.Routine infection prevention measures were implemented postoperatively.

    Biological: Autologous Concentrated Growth Factor

  • Sham comparator
    No Filling

    Natural healing after tooth extraction: The extraction socket is filled solely by a blood clot without any implanted biomaterials. Routine infection prevention measures were implemented postoperatively.

    Other: Natural Healing without Biomaterial Intervention

Interventions

  • Combination productTemperature-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan-loaded concentrated growth factor

    * THBC Component: Its key component is hydroxybutyl chitosan. The product is supplied as a clear or light yellow, easily flowing liquid at storage temperature (2-8 degrees Celsius) and undergoes a sol-gel transition to form a transparent or semi-transparent gel at body temperature (37 +/- 2 degrees Celsius). The product is composed of hydroxybutyl chitosan, glycerol, and purified water. It is designed to provide a physical barrier, create a moist wound-healing environment, and alleviate pain. * CGF Component: Concentrated Growth Factor (CGF) is a third-generation autologous platelet concentrate obtained from the patient's own venous blood through a specific centrifugation process. It presents as a dense, three-dimensional fibrin matrix rich in platelets, leukocytes, cytokines, and growth factors (such as PDGF, TGF-beta, VEGF). * Composite Process: Mixed under sterile conditions, injection flow rate less than or equal to 0.5 mL/s.

  • DeviceTemperature-sensitive hydroxybutyl chitosan

    Its key component is hydroxybutyl chitosan. The product is supplied as a clear or light yellow, easily flowing liquid at storage temperature (2-8 degrees Celsius) and undergoes a sol-gel transition to form a transparent or semi-transparent gel at body temperature (37 +/- 2 degrees Celsius). The product is composed of hydroxybutyl chitosan, glycerol, and purified water. It is designed to provide a physical barrier, create a moist wound-healing environment, and alleviate pain.

  • BiologicalAutologous Concentrated Growth Factor

    Concentrated Growth Factor (CGF) is a third-generation autologous platelet concentrate obtained from the patient's own venous blood through a specific centrifugation process. It presents as a dense, three-dimensional fibrin matrix rich in platelets, leukocytes, cytokines, and growth factors (such as PDGF, TGF-beta, VEGF).

  • OtherNatural Healing without Biomaterial Intervention

    After tooth extraction, gently scraping the bone wall induces bleeding, allowing a natural blood clot to form. Within 30 minutes postoperatively, ensure the clot fills more than 90 percent of the socket without applying experimental biomaterials.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. 7-day postoperative healing score

    Healing of the extraction wound and granulation tissue formation assessed at 7 days postoperatively. Scoring: 3 = complete healing (no gingival redness or swelling); 2 = fistula detected at the distal-middle area of the second molar or mild gingival redness/swelling without infection; 1 = poor healing or obvious redness/swelling without pus; 0 = presence of pus (infection).

    Time frame: 7 days after surgery

  2. Alveolar Bone Width( Millimeters)

    Width of the alveolar bone measured as the distance from the crest of the buccal alveolar ridge to the crest of the lingual alveolar ridge, using the CT scanner's built-in measurement software.

    Time frame: Pre-operative, 3 months post-operative,6 months post-operative

  3. Alveolar Bone Height(Millimeters)

    Height of the alveolar bone measured as the vertical distance from the highest point of the alveolar bone to the upper wall of the mandibular canal, using the CT scanner's built-in measurement software.

    Time frame: Pre-operative; 3 months post-operative,6 months post-operative

  4. Second Molar Mobility (Modified Miller Grade)

    Mobility of the second molar assessed using the modified Miller grading system with two standard metal dental instrument handles (e.g., mouth mirror handle and probe handle). Grade 0 = no mobility; Grade I = labial/lingual mobility \<1 mm; Grade II = labial/lingual mobility 1-2 mm; Grade III = labial/lingual mobility \>2 mm with vertical mobility.

    Time frame: Preoperative,7 days after surgery, 14 days after surgery, 3 months after surgery

  5. Mouth Opening Width(Millimeters)

    Maximum interincisal distance (between the incisal margins of the upper and lower incisors) measured using standard calipers.

    Time frame: Preoperative,1 day after surgery, 3 days after surgery, 7 days after surgery

  6. Postoperative pain (VAS score)

    Patient-reported pain intensity on a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS) with verbal descriptors: 0 = no pain; 1-3 = mild pain, not interfering with sleep; 4-6 = moderate pain, mildly interfering with sleep; 7-9 = severe pain, preventing sleep and requiring medication; 10 = worst possible pain.

    Time frame: 1 day after surgery, 3 days after surgery, 7 days after surgery, 14 days after surgery

  7. Swelling degree(millimeter)

    Facial swelling measured as the distance from the tragus to the corner of the mouth on the extraction side, using a soft tape measure.

    Time frame: Preoperative, 1 day postoperative, 3 days postoperative, 7 days postoperative

  8. Second Molar Probing Depth (Mean of Three Sites)

    Probing depth (PD) recorded at three sites of the second molar periodontium (buccal distal-medial, mid-distal, and lingual distal-medial) using a periodontal probe. The final reported value will be the mean of the three site measurements. PD is defined as the distance from the free gingival margin to the bottom of the periodontal pocket.

    Time frame: Preoperative, 14 days postoperative, 3 months postoperative

  9. Second Molar Probing Tenderness(Ordinal category )

    Vertical percussion of the occlusal surface of the second molar (M2) using the handle of a metal dental mirror, compared with the contralateral healthy tooth. Response graded as: (-) = no discomfort, identical to control; (±) = abnormal sensation/soreness, not clearly pain; (+) = clear pain, tolerable; (++) = sharp pain provoking avoidance; (+++) = severe pain, refusal of further examination.

    Time frame: Preoperative,7 days after surgery, 14 days after surgery, 3 months after surgery

  10. Postoperative Bleeding

    Presence of active bleeding from the extraction wound and presence of blood clot formation assessed at 30 minutes postoperatively. Recorded as present/absent.

    Time frame: 30 minutes after surgery

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 21, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07779421
Lead sponsor
Stomatological Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 21, 2026
Start date
Aug 1, 2024
Primary completion
May 31, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Jul 31, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Aug 21, 2026

Study contacts

Ye Wu, Ph.D.
principal investigator · Stomatological Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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