Abstract

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BONE GRAFTS USED IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERIES- A REVIEW

Sharma S.*, Goswami A., Mehta C., Kaushik D. and Roy P.

ABSTRACT

There are various etiological factors for osseous defects in the maxillofacial region. The common causes are severe trauma, oncologic ablative surgery, large cystic lesions, osteoradionecrosis, and congenital defects like orofacial clefts. Various injuries such as motor vehicle accidents, firearms, interpersonal assaults, burns, electrical flashes play their part in damaging the whole body in general and the maxillofacial region in particular. Among these causes, gunshot and blast injuries present a major challenge to the reconstructive surgeon because of their extensive damage to both hard and soft tissues. Such defects typically have complex three-dimensional structural needs, which are difficult to restore. Maintaining acceptable facial esthetics is another unique consideration in the treatment of facial defects, which cannot be underestimated. Bone grafts remain the gold standard for reconstructing segmental bone defects. This article gives an overview of different types of bone grafts used in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

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