About Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure used to repair or rebuild bones. It's commonly done to address issues such as bone loss due to injury, infection, or disease, or to support implants in dental and orthopedic surgeries. Here’s a quick overview: 

• Types of Bone Grafts:
  • Autograft: Bone is taken from the patient’s own body, often from the hip or another site.
  • Allograft: Bone is sourced from a donor (cadaveric bone).
  • Xenograft: Bone is taken from another species, like bovine (cow).
  • Synthetic Graft: Man-made materials are used to mimic bone.
    
  Bone Graft with Growth Factor Enhanced Matrix (GEM 21S®) is a synthetic bone graft that we use which is composed of purified,sterile recombinant (bioengineered) platelet-derived growth factor (rhPDGF) and β-TCP. PDGF is naturally found in the body (present in the platelets in your blood) and is often referred to as nature’s wound healing protein. GEM 21S® increases the amount of PDGFat the grafted site to aid in faster, more bone and better healing. Detail of GEM 21S® could be found here. 

• Procedure:
  • The area where the bone is needed is prepared, and the graft material is placed.
  • The graft may be held in place with screws, plates, or other devices.
  • Over time, the graft integrates with the existing bone.
    
    
• Recovery:
  • Healing time can vary depending on the location and size of the graft.
  • Follow-up care often includes physical therapy or medication to aid in recovery.
    
    
• Applications:
  • Dental: To support dental implants or repair jawbone deficiencies.
  • Orthopedic: To fix fractures, spinal fusions, or deformities.
  • Reconstructive Surgery: To replace or repair damaged bone due to trauma or disease.