What should i know about oral bone grafting surgeries?

Why are you getting : Bone grafts have various uses and there are various types of grafts available. Why are you getting the graft procedures; is it for a failed root canal, periodontal diseae, an implant? There are various types of bone available to use and your doctor will discuus what type they select and why they select that specific type. Many times 2 or 3 types of bone are combined.

Immobilization.: The success of bone grafting surgery depends on 3 important criterias. First, the graft must be stable and the avoiding as much movement as possible. Secondly, the area of graft should be void of infection. Thirdly, the graft should be complete closure with primary intention in soft tissue suture. Membrane could be used to prevent epithelial migration into the graft.

The alternatives: As a general rule, bone grafting procedures are highly successful. The most important factor to success is blood supply. Maintaining proper blood supply to an area will determine success, and anything that interferes with this can cause a problem. Your periodontist or oral surgeon can help you determine what the best choices are!