Are Cadaver Bones Safe?

Despite rules and regulations for tissue banks regarding processing and procedures of human tissue, there is still a small potential risk of disease transmission from using cadaver bone.

Can cadaver bone be rejected?

Because the donor bone is dead and is only used as a scaffold for bone growth, the tissue is rarely rejected. The transmission of diseases from the donor bone is also very rare.

Are cadaver bone grafts safe?

Bone graft materials are completely safe. They have been used in medicine and dentistry for decades without any incidents of cross-contamination.

Chloe Bennett

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