Why is bone allograft used in veterinary dentistry?
Bone allograft is used to reverse bone loss caused by periodontal disease. Applying bone graft can result in reversal of the disease process, reducing the probing depth, clinical attachment gain, clinical repair of lost bone, and histologic reconstruction of the attachment apparatus. Teeth that normally need to be extracted can be saved with Osteoallograft Periomix from VTS. Bone allograft is also used for filling extraction sites after tooth extractions. Because animal teeth have much longer roots than human teeth, extractions leave much deeper voids behind. Filling extraction sites with bone allograft leads to strong and fast reconstruction of natural, healthy bone tissue in these deep extraction sites. This prevents bacteria from settling in, which improves oral health and overall patient health. Reconstructing bone after tooth extractions also prevents fractures of the mandible – a risk that is considerable as there is often only little bone left after an extraction.
