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Types of Dental Bone Grafting you need to know.

Dr Sayeedi

Bone graft dental procedure helps in healing bone by creating a new bone. Different bone grafting technologies are available to achieve this. Each bone graft dental procedure works differently and is made from varying materials. Let's explore some popular types of dental bone grafting you must know.

"Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill."

Johnny Carson

Introduction to Bone Graft Dental Procedure

Bone grafting is a surgical dental process that is more often closely connected to dental restorations. It is helpful for patients who need additional/new bone to place bridgework or dental implants.

 dental implants for tooth replacement 

Generally, the dental restoration procedure's success depends upon the width, depth, and growth of jaw bone at the implant location.

If the retreated jawbone has been damaged, its unstable base won't support the implant. Dentists then suggest bone grafting for a subsequent restoration.

This excellent procedure replaces lost bone tissue and supports natural bone growth.

Types of Dental Bone Grafting to Know

Here are some of the dental bone grafting types you need to know:

Autograft bone grafting procedure

In autograft bone grafting, the bone will be taken from one place of your body to transplant to the other. Chin or hard palate are common donor areas. However, if the patient doesn't have acceptable bone tissue in this area, the surgeon may choose to take bone from the shin or hip. This practice happens in extreme conditions only.

The bone block cut out from the donor area to transplant is processed and placed in the desired area. This bone block helps in creating the required volume for the future.

The key benefits of this dental bone grafting type include:

  • Reduced risks of bone graft rejection, as the bone has come from the patient's body.
  • No risk of disease transmission
  • Higher success rate
  • No potential for any immune reaction

However, additional surgery is essential for this bone grafting type to take the bone. Overall, autograft bone grafting is the best procedure and provides the highest generation results from others. Dental surgeons usually suggest this bone graft dental procedure only whenever possible.

XENOGRAFT bone grafting

Transplanting from one specie to the other is known as XENOGRAFT. Sometimes dental surgeons also choose XENOGRAFT bone grafting to prepare for dental implants. In this dental bone grafting type, surgeons take grafts from an animal, more commonly a pig or cow.

The graft is then processed specially to make it sterile and compatible. The material will act as a filler to replace the missing bone of the patient eventually. After this bone replacement procedure, bridgework and implant procedure can be done.

Alloplast Bone Graft

Here is another type of dental bone grafting for patients preparing for implants. Alloplast bone is usually an artificial bone graft prepared from natural sources, for example, minerals.

The key benefits of Alloplast bone grafting include:

  • Readily available to the plant
  • No disease transmission risk
  • Reduced risk of infection from grafts.

Above all, this is a modern bone grafting type based on chemically produced, synthetic grafts.

Allograft bone grafting

Allografts mean transplanting grafts taken from one individual to another genetically non-identical individual. Both individuals would be from the same species. Various countries have donor programs. In these programs, an individual can indicate specifically that in case of death, they can remove their body parts that can save or improve others' lives.

Allografts are considered one of the best gifts someone can give. However, grafts/bones must be tested and sterilized thoroughly to use.

No additional surgery is essential for Allograft bone grafting. Therefore, this dental bone grafting technique keeps the patient from further discomfort.

Final Remarks

It is understood that dental implants and dental bone grafting are daunting procedures. However, learning about these beforehand can help you to make more informed decisions quickly.

Contact your dentist in Union City, Dr. Zafar Sayeedi, at Noble Dental Care to know more about the types of dental bone grafting.

This media/content or any other on this website does not prescribe, recommend, or prevent any treatment or procedure. Therefore, we highly recommend that you get the advice of a qualified dentist or other medical practitioners regarding your specific dental condition.

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