Autogenous and Allogeneic Bone Grafts in Periodontal Therapy

Abstract

This article is limited to a review of bone autografts and allografts, as used in periodontal therapy. The various graft materials are discussed with respect to case reports, controlled clinical trials, and human histology. Other reviewed areas are wound healing with periodontal bone grafts, tissue banking and freeze-dried bone allografts, and the use of bone grafts in guided tissue regeneration.