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BONE GRAFT SURGERY
Dental implants require sufficient bone volume for support. Therefore, the creation of additional jaw bone is necessary when there is an inadequate amount of jaw bone to anchor dental implants. Two major types bone grafts are utilized – artificial bone and autogenous (patient’s own) bone. Artificial bone is commonly used when a small amount bone graft is needed. However, artificial bone grafts are not nearly as successful as autogenous bone grafts. Therefore, autogenous bone grafting is considered the gold standard with a success rate of approximately 95%. The most commonly used area in the body by Dr. Li in bone graft surgery is the mandibular ramus (area behind the last molar tooth in the lower jaw) or the cranium (top of the head). The decision to use either the mandibular ramus or the cranium usually depends on the amount of bone needed for reconstruction. (To note, the volume of bone is greater in the cranium.)
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