Comparison of Demineralized and Mineralized Dentin Grafts in Ridge Preservation

Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 60 years. Medically healthy patients classified as ASA I. Presence of a single non-restorable tooth indicated for extraction in the posterior maxilla. Adequate oral hygiene, with plaque and bleeding indices both below 20%. Sufficient bone volume to allow socket preservation without requiring simultaneous augmentation. Patients willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent. Ability to commit to follow-up visits for up to 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: Smokers or tobacco users of any form. Presence of uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes). Conditions affecting bone metabolism (e.g., osteoporosis, long-term corticosteroid therapy). Pregnant or lactating women. History of radiotherapy in the head and neck region. Active infection or suppuration at the extraction site. Immunocompromised patients or those on immunosuppressive therapy. Patients taking medications known to impair healing (e.g., bisphosphonates). Allergy or hypersensitivity to any study-related materials.