Bone Graft
Most bone augmentation procedures involve the use of bone grafts. The best material for a bone graft is the patient’s own bone, which most likely will come from chin or ramus. If the dentist can not get enough bone from these areas, he or she may need to get bone from the patient hip or shin bone (tibia) instead. The hip is considered to be a better source because the hip bone has a lot of marrow (soft tissue within the bone), which contains bone-forming cells.
If the patient doesn’t like the idea of having bone removed from his body to be placed in his jaw, there are other options available. The dentist can use materials made from the bone of human cadavers or cows. There are also synthetic materials that can be used for bone grafting. While most dentists prefer using a person’s own bone, possibly in combination with other materials, it’s the patient’s choice. Options should be discussed and their risks and benefits with dentist before any procedures are done.
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