Dental bone grafts can be made from various sources, each with specific clinical benefits. The choice of graft material depends on the patient’s anatomy, treatment goals, and the surgeon’s preference. Common types include:
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Allograft
Bone sourced from human donors and processed by a certified tissue bank. Look for AATB-accredited sources provided by an authorized surgical product supplier such as Global Dental Shop, which ensures the grafts are obtained from licensed donor banks.
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Xenograft
A bone graft derived from animals—typically bovine (cow) or porcine (pig) sources. These grafts are processed by licensed tissue banks to ensure sterility and biocompatibility. -
Alloplast
A synthetic bone graft developed in a laboratory. One common example is TCP (Tricalcium Phosphate), a material engineered to mimic the structure of natural bone. -
Autogenous Graft (Autograft)
This graft uses the patient’s own bone, typically harvested from another part of the jaw or body. It offers excellent compatibility and healing potential since the graft comes from the same individual.
