Bone Grafting Materials in Dentistry: A Brief Review
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure for the replacement of missing bone resulting from bone defects. These defects can result from any tumors, accidents, advancing age, general disease, congenital abnormalities, and jaw abnormalities. Bone is considered the second most transplanted tissue after blood. Various methods have been used to eliminate these defects such as stem cells, bone graft, guided bone regeneration. Grafts help in maintaining normal anatomic outline, aesthetic restoration, eliminating space, and implant placement. This article reviews various bone graft materials, advantages, and limitations.
Keywords: Bone defects, bone grafts, aesthetic restoration, implant placement
Citation: Patel Kishan Sanjay Kumar and Sushma Kurella. “Bone Grafting Materials in Dentistry: A Brief Review”. SVOA Dentistry 2:1(2021) Pages 32-38.
