Description

People who lose their jawbone in accident, injury, or disease are recommended bone grafting surgery to replace or fix the damaged bones. Under this procedure, a bone graft may fill the affected area or provide additional support for structural stability. Treatment Overview The bone used for bone grafting can either be used from the patient’s own body or a deceased donor. Bone grafting surgery procedures can either be performed separately or together with implant placement depending upon the complexity of the patient’s bone damage. There are many areas of the body suitable to perform bone grafts. In the jaws region, bone grafts installed are from inside of the mouth, in the area of the chin or third molar region, or the upper jaw behind the last tooth. In a much critical situation, a larger quantity of bone obtained is from the hip or the outer aspect of the tibia at the knee.