Bone Grafting is a commonly performed procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is a surgical procedure that allows the placement of bone in areas of the jaws that are deficient in bone or need additional structural support. Bone grafting replaces missing bone, along with stimulating new bone growth.
Certain congenital or birth defects can result in the formation of an uneven jawbone or smaller than usual jaws which affect both the facial profile and functions such as chewing and speech. In these cases, bone grafting can be used to correct the deficit and improve facial height and profile.
Bone loss following tooth loss leads to facial sagging, which gives your face a wrinkled appearance. The lips and cheeks droop as they lose their bony support. In these situations, reconstructive jaw surgeries not only allow for proper teeth replacement but also restore lost facial proportions, thereby correcting the facial sag and giving a youthful appearance.
What are the different types of Bone Grafts available:
- Autograft
- Allograft
- Xenograft
- Synthetic bone graft
