Dental implant technology is now widely accepted and practiced, and more patients are accommodated. Before, patients who have poor bone quality are eliminated from the implant candidate list, and are not able to avail of the procedure. Recently, because of new bone grafting procedures, the candidate list has expanded to include such patients.
Bone grafting is done to ensure that the implant can be accommodated and bone growth is ensured. Bone is usually taken from the patient’s tooth that is being drilled through a suction device. Bone may also come from the patient’s hip, which is done by an orthopedic surgeon. Bone from cadavers may also be used, where bone is harvested under strict supervision. Synthetic bone may also be used, but natural bone is preferred.
(sources: reportbuyer, dental implants)