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  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomaterials Science

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  • Tooth-derived materials are increasingly explored as bone graft substitutes.
  • Autogenous bone grafting is a common practice, but donor site morbidity exists.
  • Novel biomaterials are needed for effective bone regeneration in the oral and maxillofacial regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating tooth grafts as bone substitutes.
  • To synthesize clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of tooth grafts in oral and maxillofacial applications.
  • To identify gaps in current research and provide recommendations for future studies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of major databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar) up to August 2022.
  • Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Independent assessment of 81 selected systematic/meta-analysis studies for inclusion, exclusion, and risk of bias by two researchers.

Main Results:

  • A small risk of bias was noted across the included systematic studies and meta-analyses.
  • Clinical evidence suggests a low incidence of side effects associated with tooth grafts.
  • Two reviews found prepared tooth grafts comparable to other bone graft materials; four identified them as alternatives to various graft types.

Conclusions:

  • Autogenous tooth grafts demonstrate potential efficacy as bone substitutes in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • Further long-term research is recommended to validate findings and establish standardized protocols.
  • Cautious use is advised due to potential risks of transplant rejection and the need for study homogeneity.