- A 15mm x 20mm resorbable allograft barrier designed for guided bone and tissue regeneration that's derived from the sac surrounding the human heart (pericardium) and is valued for its unique combination of mechanical strength and high pliability
Uses
- Socket Preservation:
- Maintains the shape and volume of the jaw after tooth extraction
- Ridge Augmentation:
- Used in horizontal or vertical bone grafting to rebuild the alveolar ridge
- Sinus Augmentation:
- Provides structural support and protection for the sinus floor during grafting
- Peri-implant Defects:
- Repairs bone loss around existing dental implants
- Periodontal Repair:
- Treats complex defects like furcation involvement or bone loss from gum disease
Features
- 15x20mm Dimensions:
- A versatile medium size suitable for most single-site grafting procedures
- Natural Human Collagen:
- Retains the native porous architecture of human tissue, promoting vascularization and cell adhesion
- Extended Resorption Profile:
- Typically resorbs over 16 to 26 weeks, providing a long-term barrier during the critical early healing phase
- Tear Resistance:
- Highly durable material that can be sutured or tacked into place without tearing
- Quick Rehydration:
- Hydrates rapidly chairside and can be easily trimmed to fit specific defect shapes
Benefits
- Superior Handling:
- Unlike thinner collagen membranes, pericardium is drapeable and stays exactly where placed on the grafting site
- Eliminates Second Surgery:
- As a fully resorbable material, it does not need to be surgically removed, reducing patient discomfort
- Excellent Biocompatibility:
- Because it is an allograft (human tissue), it minimizes the risk of immune rejection compared to some synthetic options
- Space Maintenance:
- The multi-directional strength of the tissue helps prevent the membrane from collapsing into the defect
