[Health Column] There are so many different types of implant bone grafting... What criteria should I use to choose?

 

hello, Director Lee Hyeon-seop of Seoul Centum Dental Clinic no see.

 

If you hear the explanation “let’s do bone grafting together” during your implant consultation,
Many people 'Is treatment truly necessary? What are the criteria for selection?' is the question most people are curious about.

 

Bone grafting is not simply an “additional treatment”;
👉 Bone quantity and condition
👉 Implant location
👉 Functional and aesthetic requirements
This is a treatment process that is decided by considering these factors together.

 

 

To understand the types and characteristics of bone grafting at a glance

✔️ When you need it
✔️ In which case which method is chosen?
✔️ Judgment points you should know

I'll try to organize it.

 

Why is 'bone grafting' necessary for implants?

🦷 Implants need strong bone to be stably placed.

 

implants is an artificial tooth root (fixture) Fixed to the jawbone It is a treatment that is done.

 

 

so
✔ Sufficient amount of bone
✔ Adequate bone density
is very important.

 

 

but,

• If you have been missing teeth for a long time

• If the inflammation was severe

• If the gum bone is originally thin

In many cases, the bone has already been absorbed, so a bone graft may be necessary.

That is, the implant Reinforcement process for stronger and longer lasting use It's good to understand it like this!

 

What types of implant bone grafting are there?

🦷There are four main types, and the choice depends on the situation.

 

① Autologous bone graft — “Is this how you use my bones?”

✔ This is a method of harvesting and using bones from my body.

✨ merit

• Highest survival rate

• Bone regeneration is also fast

 

⚠️ disadvantage

• Additional procedures are needed to harvest bone.

• The scope of treatment may be expanded

 

It is mainly used in cases like this

👉 If you have a severe bone deficiency
👉 Situations where stability is especially important

 

② Allogeneic bone graft — “Is it safe to use other people’s bones?”

✔ This is a method of using donated bones after sterilizing them.

 

✨ merit

• Less burdensome than autologous bone

• Relatively rapid bone formation

 

⚠️ disadvantage

• Absorption rate can be relatively fast

 

It is mainly used in cases like this
👉 When it is burdensome to use only autologous bone
👉 With other transplant materials Mix and use together It often happens

 

③ Xenograft — “Is it okay to use animal bones?”

✔ We use ingredients that are safely refined from bones derived from animals such as cows and pigs.

 

✨ Advantages

• The structure is stable

• Good shape retention, good for maintaining volume

⚠️ Cons

• Bone formation may be somewhat slow

 

It is mainly used in cases like this
👉 Maxillary sinus augmentation
👉 When maintaining bone shape is important

④ Synthetic bone graft — “Are there any materials that are completely artificial?”

✔ It is an artificially produced bone graft.

 

✨ Advantages

• Low risk of infection

• Consistent quality

• Easy to use

 

⚠️ Cons

• May have limitations when used alone

 

It is mainly used in cases like this
👉 Mixed use with other grafting materials
👉 When a relatively small range of reinforcement is required

 

 

So, which bone graft is best?

🦷The correct answer is 'the combination that suits the situation' all.

 

This is a question I get asked a lot, but there is no single 'right' answer.

Because the selection is determined by considering all of the factors below.

✔ How much bone is lacking?
✔ Location of implant placement
✔ Whether to plant at the same time
✔ Overall health

 

So in some cases Use of multiple grafts together Sometimes it does.

in other words, " bone grafting = Rather than “optional”, “The safest treatment process tailored to your current condition.” It would be most accurate to understand it like this.

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Is bone grafting absolutely necessary?

A1. Not everyone needs it, but Insufficient bone condition directly affects implant stability. It is important to first accurately check the condition through consultation.

 

Q2. Which bone graft is the ‘best’?
A2. Rather than saying that a particular graft material is always the best, **the choice that best suits the individual's bone condition and treatment plan is the 'best'**.

 

Q3. I am concerned that bone grafting may be overtreatment.
A3. If it is not necessary, do not proceed, rather It is often essential for long-term stability and maintenance. .

 

 

 

conclusion

Implant bone grafting, remember it like this!

 

✔️ Not “over-treatment”, but only when necessary
✔️ Type varies depending on condition
✔️ It is not a treatment that focuses on just one thing.
✔️ Above all else Accurate diagnosis is key

 

It may feel burdensome, but Considering long-term stability and usage period A process that is meaningful enough This could be it.

After consulting with a medical professional, choose the best method for your condition.

 

 

 

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic

CEO Lee Hyeon-seop

 

Integrated Dentistry Specialist

Graduated from Korea University

Master of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Regular member of the Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology

Full member of the Korean Academy of Endodontics

Full member of the Korean Academy of Integrative Dentistry

Full member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AACD)

Full member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Full member of the International Congress of Implantology (ICOI)

 

Experience in placing over 17,000 implants

Has extensive overseas experience, having visited more than 10 countries

Experience with numerous high-difficulty implant cases

 

 

 

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