Updating on autogenous bone graft material in dentistry

Background: Prosthodontic therapy, such as dentures and implants, can be options for rehabilitating the oral cavity for patients who have lost teeth. However, defects in the alveolar bone pose a challenge in prosthodontic treatment. Among the various bone grafting materials available, only autogenous bone offers osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive characteristics compared to other bone substitute and composite materials. Due to its properties and lack of immunological reaction, autogenous bone grafts are widely regarded as the gold standard and the most efficient material for bone regeneration procedures. Objectives: To review and assess the efficacy, advantages, disadvantages, and clinical outcomes of autogenous bone graft materials in dentistry. Conclusion: Autogenous bone graft material remains a gold standard in dentistry for its excellent biological properties and high success rates. Autogenous bone grafts involve using a patient's own bone, typically harvested from intraoral or extraoral sites, to regenerate bone in dental implant placement, ridge augmentation, and other reconstructive procedures. Moreover, autogenous bone grafts demonstrate excellent biocompatibility, as they come from the patient's own body. The use of autogenous bone grafts also eliminates concerns regarding disease transmission, making it a safe and reliable option..