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A bone graft is a medical procedure in which bone tissue is transplanted to repair or rebuild bones that have been damaged or lost due to injury, disease, or a surgical procedure. The graft can come from several sources, such as the patient's own body (autograft), a donor (allograft), or synthetic materials (alloplastic grafts).
There are three main types of bone grafts:
1- Autograft: Bone is taken from one part of the patient's body and transplanted to another. This is often considered the gold standard because it contains the patient's own cells, which reduce the risk of rejection or infection.
2- Allograft: Bone is harvested from a deceased donor and used to repair the recipient's bone. This type of graft can be processed to reduce the risk of infection or disease transmission.
3- Synthetic or Alloplastic Graft: These are made from artificial materials (such as ceramics or polymers) and are designed to mimic the structure and function of natural bone.
Bone grafts are commonly used in surgeries for conditions like:
Spinal fusion: To help stabilize the spine.
Dental implants: To rebuild bone in the jaw for implant placement.
Fractures or bone loss: When bones don't heal properly or when there’s significant bone loss due to disease (like osteoporosis or bone cancer).