Effect of Socket Preservation Using Crab Shell-Based Hydroxyapatite in Wistar Rats

• Main Authors: Michael Josef Kridanto Kamadjaja, -, Bambang AS Tumali, -, Harry Laksono, -, Nike Hendrijantini, Melinda L Ariani, -, Natasia Natasia, -, Tata P Mawantari, -
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; English; English; English
• Published: RABM 2020
• Subjects: R Medicine; RK Dentistry; RK641-667 Prosthetic dentistry. Prosthodontics
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/123723/1/13.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123723/2/A13.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123723/3/T13.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123723/6/Effect.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123723/
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Tooth extraction can cause 1.5-2 mm (vertical) and 40-50% (horizontal) alveolar bone resorption to occur for 6 months after extraction and will continue if it is not treated. Alveolar bone resorption will affect the retention, stability, and comfort in the use of dentures because adequate alveolar b...