Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim of the Study: The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge of various dental professionals (graduate and post-graduate) for the usage of bone grafts in various surgical processes in dentistry. Methodology: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted amongst 100 Dental professionals which consisted of 30 female and 70 male dentists over a period of 1 year. The survey group consisted of around 45 specialist dentists. The questions consisted of their viewpoints about bone grafts, indications, contraindications as well as success rates of the grafts they use in their clinical practice. Results: It was seen that many general dentists were not accustomed to do bone grafting procedures and they refer it to specialty dentists (which comprised of 34% of survey clinicians) as these procedures are technique sensitive. Almost half of clinicians (45%) would prefer synthetic bone substitute especially hydroxyapatite ceramic material to avoid bone graft surgery which is solely based upon their patient preference. Conclusion: Armed with proper information, the general dentist can be a better judge of the techniques and materials used as well as to prepare the clinician for counseling patients on the surgical procedures to be performed. Key words Bone graft, Bone substitutes, Biomaterials.