A dental bone graft is a procedure performed to increase the amount of bone in a part of the jaw where bone has been lost or where additional support is needed. Bone may be taken from elsewhere in the ...

Q: What is bone grafting? A: Bone grafting refers to a procedure to replace bone where it is missing or is inadequate using a variety of materials. Bone grafting can be used to reconstruct defects of ...

If you have ever had an impacted wisdom tooth, you may have been referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). These experts in face, mouth and jaw surgeries remove wisdom teeth, place dental ...

An investigation of morbidity experienced by patients following chin graft procedures for augmentation of maxilla or mandible. When treatment options are being discussed with a patient, it is ...

Oral implants are today a popular treatment modality for the prosthetic rehabilitation of an edentulous space. The placement of implants in the maxillary sinus region can be a daunting task for ...

A group of researchers from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry are making progress in their efforts to create a better bone graft in the lab, despite autografting's disadvantages, which ...

A recent review is transforming the landscape of craniomaxillofacial bone regeneration with the introduction of personalized bioceramic grafts. This pioneering research explores the fabrication and ...

Bone graft materials contaminated with tuberculosis (TB) were used in three dozen dental and medical procedures, causing infections in five people, including one who died, according to the U.S.