Bone grafting techniques and materials for implant dentistry

• Published in: British dental journal 2023-08, Vol.235 (3), p.180-189
• Main Authors: Kandhari, Sunmeet, Khalid, Sehrish, James, Alistair, Laverty, Dominic P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Alveolar Ridge Augmentation - methods; Bone grafts; Bone growth; Bone Regeneration; Bone Transplantation - methods; Clinical; Dental Implantation, Endosseous - methods; Dental Implants; Dentistry; Humans; Osteogenesis; Regeneration; Skin & tissue grafts
• ISSN: 0007-0610; 1476-5373; 1476-5373
• DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6113-1

Bone quality, volume, height and width all play a pivotal role in dental implant stability, success and survival. A lack of adequate bone can be overcome with various bone grafting procedures. Dependent on many factors, including the amount of bone required, the site of implant placement, patient preferences and clinician factors; the type of bone grafting material and procedure undertaken can vary. Supplemental bone can be sourced from a variety of sources, including autogenous, allogenous and xenograft bone. Dependent on the source of the bone, it will have different properties in aiding bone formation, as well as being presented in different formulations, such as bone particles or bone blocks. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of bone grafting indications, materials and types of bone grafting techniques that can be utilised to aid dental implant provision. It also discusses the properties needed to ensure optimal success of guided bone regeneration techniques. Key points Provides an overview of bone grafting indications, materials and types of bone grafting. Provides an overview of bone grafting properties to aid clinicians in the use of different materials, including donor bone and guided bone regeneration membranes. Discusses bone grafting procedures that may be utilised in implant provision, including socket preservation and sinus augmentation.