AUTHOR=Meng Yusheng , Wu Min , Wang Shuang , Yang Xiuqiao , Liu Yun 

TITLE=The histological and radiological evaluation of autologous peripheral venous blood concentrates in socket preservation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Dental Medicine

VOLUME=Volume 6 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/dental-medicine/articles/10.3389/fdmed.2025.1602738

DOI=10.3389/fdmed.2025.1602738

ISSN=2673-4915

ABSTRACT=ObjectivesA detailed meta-analysis and systematic search was conducted to assess the histologic and radiographic efficacy of autologous peripheral venous blood concentrates (APVBCs) for the socket preservation.DesignElectronic databases were searched until 31 January 2025. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) in English were identified. Alveolar bone reconstruction was assessed through histologic and radiographic evaluation after tooth extraction. Data were analyzed using Revman5.3, and the risk of bias was evaluated with the Cochrane Collaboration tool.ResultsA total of 16 studies (12 RCTs and 4 CCTs) involving 619 sites was included in our meta-analysis. The results indicated that the APVBCs application significantly reduced the vertical bone resorption in the buccal ridge (standardized mean difference [SMD]: −0.30; 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.54 to −0.06; p = 0.02, I2 = 5%) and palatal/lingual ridge (SMD:−0.30, 95% CI: −0.54 to −0.06; p = 0.02, I2 = 0%) by radiographic analysis. In addition, the vertical resorption of the buccal and palatal/lingual alveolar ridge was significantly reduced by using materials combined with APVBCs as the filling material for extraction sockets. The newly formed bone percentage showed a statistically significant increase in APVBC presence during socket preservation (SMD: 1.27, 95% CI: 0.65–1.89; p < 0.0001, I2 = 71%) and APVBC + material groups (SMD: 0.85, 95% CI: 0.35–1.35; p = 0.0009, I2 = 0%). However, APVBCs + materials did not show significant effects on the remaining graft particles.ConclusionsAPVBCs in socket preservation can reduce vertical bone resorption and enhance new bone formation. Meanwhile, APVBCs may improve osteogenic efficiency with bone graft material.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420250653020, identifier CRD420250653020.