Primary graft materials for sinus-lifting in Thailand include xenografts (animal-derived), allografts (human donor), and synthetic alloplasts. Xenografts, specifically bovine bone like Bio-Oss, are the most frequent choice in Thai clinics because they maintain long-term volume stability for dental implants and offer a 95% success rate.
- Xenograft (Bovine bone): Provides a stable scaffold and resorbs slowly, ideal for maintaining bone volume.
- Allograft (Human donor): Preferred when faster remodeling is required for quicker implant placement schedules.
- Synthetic (Alloplast): Best for patients with religious concerns or allergies to animal-derived materials.
- Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF): Often combined with grafts in Bangkok clinics to accelerate natural tissue healing.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While autografts are the gold standard globally, our data shows Thai surgeons rarely use them. Instead, clinics like Kitcha Dental Clinic utilize hybrid techniques. Mixing 50% xenograft with 50% harvested local bone provides the best of both worlds. This approach ensures high-quality bone growth while avoiding the pain of a secondary donor site.
Patient Consensus: Many patients report that choosing a high-quality xenograft felt like a safe middle ground. They appreciated that it required no extra surgery sites and integrated perfectly for their final implants.