Are there different types of bone grafts & GBR membranes?
Yes. Some grafts are taken from different parts of the patient’s own body (i.e. from the hip bone or chin). Other grafts come from deceased human organ donors, from synthetic materials, and from highly purified bone mineral. Likewise, there are different types of GBR membranes. Some are made from synthetic polymers and must be removed during a second surgery several weeks or months later. Others are made from natural materials and are gradually resorbed (melt away) by the body. What type of grafts are used at your office? We use Bio-Oss which is a safe, effective bone grafting material from specialty processed bovine sources. Under the electron microscope, Bio-Oss looks very similar to human bone. Because of its similarity to human bone, Bio-Oss is highly successful in helping new bone to form. In many cases, using Bio-Oss eliminates the need for additional surgery to obtain your own bone as grafting material. How does Bio-Oss work? Since Bio-Oss is so similar to human bone, it is read
