Are allografts better than allopasts for socket grafting?
Dr. Gordon Christensen answers questions from readers and offers his answers based on research, dentists' opinions worldwide, and personal observation.
When you take a tooth out, particularly in the smile area, that bone can shrink back as high as 60%, leaving a large void and therefore a long pontic or poor bone for a subsequent implant. In this video, Dr. Christensen discusses what you need to know about allografts and alloplasts when you do socket grafting.
Previously, Dr. Christensen addressed the question: Are allografts better than xenografts for socket grafting? Watch this video for his answer.
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