- A prominent "two-in-one" bone grafting solution that combines bone graft crystals directly inside a collagen matrix
Purpose:
- It is primarily used for socket preservation following an atraumatic tooth extraction, especially when all socket walls are intact and the plug provides a scaffold for new bone to form, preventing the jawbone from resorbing
Uses:
- Socket Preservation:
- Placed immediately following a tooth extraction (typically large molars) to maintain the volume of the alveolar ridge
- Implant Site Development:
- Regenerating sufficient, high-density bone to anchor a future dental implant
- Ridge Augmentation:
- Correcting and restoring the vertical or horizontal dimensions of a deficient jawbone ridge
- Sinus Lift Procedures:
- Serving as a structural grafting framework inside the maxillary sinus cavity
- Defect Repair:
- Filling peri-implant gaps, periodontal defects, and multi-walled bony voids
Features
- Composite Formulation:
- Combines bioactive, resorbable non-ceramic calcium apatite crystals with a Type I bovine Achilles tendon collagen matrix
- No Separate Membrane Required:
- The matrix naturally prevents soft tissue (gingival) down-growth into the socket, acting as its own barrier
- Hydrophilic Properties:
- Rapidly absorbs blood and nutrient-rich fluids upon placement to stabilize the initial blood clot
- Highly Malleable Texture:
- The 10mm x 20mm dimensions can be easily trimmed, shaped, or compressed dry with scissors to match specific socket anatomy
- Radiographic Progression:
- Displays as radiolucent on the day of the surgery, gradually turning radiopaque within 3 to 6 months to easily track bone mineralization
Benefits
- One-Step Simplicity:
- Eliminates the tedious chairside hassle of mixing particulate bone grafts, saving valuable surgical time
- Prevents Graft Washout:
- Unlike loose particulate bone grafts, the bound collagen matrix ensures the grafting material stays securely in the socket
- Cost-Efficient Alternative:
- Costs significantly less than purchasing separate allografts, syringes, and barrier membranes individually
- Predictable Bone Remodeling:
- Mimics the human skeletal mineral profile to stimulate osteoblast activity, fully converting into host bone within 6 to 8 months
- Enhanced Patient Comfort:
- Minimizes post-operative discomfort by acting as a protective wound dressing that guards against food impaction and exposed nerve pain
