- A highly porous, 100% spongy bone graft designed for rapid revascularization and is the most "biologically friendly" of the mineralized options because its structure closely mimics human bone marrow
Uses
- Sinus Floor Elevations:
- Its lightweight, porous nature makes it perfect for filling the sinus cavity without excessive weight
- Extraction Socket Filling:
- Used when the goal is to have the graft turn into vital bone as quickly as possible
- Filling Bony Voids:
- Ideal for cleaning out cysts or small bone defects where blood flow needs to be established fast
- Composite Grafting:
- Often mixed with denser cortical bone to add "biological speed" to a structural graft
Features
- 100% Cancellous Bone:
- Formed from the trabecular (spongy) part of the bone, providing a natural 3D matrix
- Large Particle Size (1000–2000µm):
- Larger pores between granules facilitate faster migration of osteoblasts (bone-forming cells)
- Mineralized (FDBA):
- Retains natural minerals to provide a guide for new bone while remaining visible on X-rays
- High Porosity:
- Acts like a sponge, soaking up the patient's blood or growth factors (like PRP/PRF) immediately upon placement
Benefits
- Rapid Revascularization:
- The porous structure allows blood vessels to penetrate the graft faster than dense cortical bone
- Faster Turnover:
- It is replaced by the patient’s own living bone more quickly than cortical or blended grafts
- High Hydrophilic Property:
- It absorbs and holds onto blood and saline well, making it easy to pack into irregular shapes
- Natural Scaffold:
- Provides an ideal environment for osteoconduction, leading to high-quality, vital bone for future implants
