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Glossary

Allograft

Refers to tissue that is taken from the same species as the patient. Use of human bone and collagen is common in dentistry.
Learn more: Glossary › Bone grafting
Learn more about soft tissue grafts: Procedures › Periodontal surgery

Sterilized, freeze-dried bone graft particles

Allograft is delivered to the dentist in sterile vials like the one shown.