Allograft

An allograft is bone grafting material sourced from human donor bone, processed and sterilised by a bone bank. It is one of the most commonly used graft materials in implant dentistry.

How it is processed

Donor bone is harvested under strict conditions, then freeze-dried, irradiated, and processed to remove all cellular material and potential pathogens. What remains is the mineral scaffold of the bone, which acts as a framework for your own bone cells to grow into.

Safety

The risk of disease transmission from processed allograft is extremely low — estimated at less than 1 in 1.67 million. All material used by accredited practitioners comes from regulated tissue banks with rigorous screening protocols.

How it compares to other graft materials

Allograft is considered an excellent choice for most routine augmentation procedures. It performs similarly to autogenous (your own) bone in many clinical situations, without the need for a second surgical site to harvest bone.