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Bone Grafts: Everything You Need to Know.

Håvard Jostein Haugen¹, Javier Sanz^2,3, Giuseppe Perale^4,5,6

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Choosing the right bone graft material for dental procedures is complex. This review compares natural and synthetic grafts, highlighting their properties and clinical applications for better patient outcomes.

Keywords:

allografts autogenous bone biomaterials bone regeneration bone substitutes immunomodulation periodontal diseases sinus lift synthetic grafts xenografts

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Dental Implantology
Periodontology

Background:

Bone substitute biomaterials are crucial in periodontology and implant dentistry, yet material selection remains debated.
Understanding the properties and mechanisms of various bone grafts is essential for optimal clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare natural (autograft, allograft, xenograft) and synthetic (alloplasts, composites, CAD-CAM) bone grafts.
To evaluate these materials based on osteogenesis, osteoinduction, and osteoconduction.
To discuss current clinical applications and future directions in bone grafting.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of bone graft classifications, properties, and mechanisms.
Comparative analysis of natural and synthetic bone graft materials.
Examination of clinical applications in periodontology and implant dentistry.

Main Results:

Autografts offer biological advantages but have donor-site morbidity and unpredictable resorption.
Processed allografts and xenografts provide stability with reduced inductive potential.
Alloplasts, composites, and CAD-CAM materials show promise, with bioactive glasses being particularly noteworthy for their simulated native mineral properties.

Conclusions:

Material choice depends on specific indications, balancing osteoconduction, osteoinduction, and volumetric stability.
Future bone graft development focuses on precision biomimetics, personalized design, and integrated drug delivery for improved clinical outcomes.
Cost-effectiveness and rigorous quality control are critical for widespread adoption of novel bone grafting solutions.