- A synthetic mineral-collagen composite bone graft material, a small-size unit typically used for localized dental defects, unlike the standard granules, the putty becomes moldable upon hydration, allowing for superior contouring to the surgical site
Uses
- Localized Ridge Augmentation:
- Reconstructing the alveolar ridge for future implants
- Periodontal Defect Filling:
- Filling bone voids around natural teeth, often with guided tissue regeneration (GTR)
- Socket Preservation:
- Maintaining bone volume after a single-tooth extraction
- Sinus Lift & Ridge Splits:
- Preferred by some clinicians for these cases due to its superior handling
- Bone Void Filling:
- Filling defects following root resection, apicoectomy, or cystectomy
Features
- Composite Formula:
- Contains carbonate apatite mineral plus Type I bovine collagen (from Achilles tendon)
- 0.5cc (9.0mm x 8.0mm):
- A compact size for single-site applications
- Moldable Hydration:
- Supplied dry; becomes a flexible putty once hydrated with blood or saline
- 3D Matrix:
- Mineral particles are dispersed within collagen fibers to create an osteoconductive scaffold
- Radiopaque:
- Easily visible on X-rays to monitor the graft site
Benefits
- Superior Handling:
- Users report it is "spongy enough to manipulate" and stays firmly within the defect site without migrating
- Predictable Remodeling:
- Mimics the mineral structure of natural bone, allowing for balanced resorption and replacement by host bone
- Efficient Healing:
- Facilitates rapid cellular infiltration and provides volume stability during the healing phase
- Membrane Compatibility:
- Works effectively with resorbable membranes like MatrixDerm to achieve primary fixation
- Safety:
- 100% synthetic mineral eliminates the risks associated with human or animal-origin bone sources
