- A 15mm x 20mm resorbable allograft membrane designed to provide a high-strength collagen barrier for localized dental and surgical repairs
Uses
- Single-Tooth Socket Preservation:
- Covering a single extraction site to secure bone graft material
- Localized Ridge Augmentation:
- Rebuilding a small bony defect or a narrow section of the jaw
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR):
- Treating specific periodontal pockets or furcation defects around a single root
- Root Coverage:
- Used in soft tissue grafting to treat minor gingival recession without harvesting from the patient's palate
Features
- 15x20mm Dimensions:
- Perfectly sized for single-unit dental implants and standard molar extraction sites
- Multi-Directional Strength:
- Composed of dense, longitudinal collagen fibers that resist tearing during surgical manipulation
- Atypical Thickness:
- Generally provides more "body" and stiffness than standard pericardium, helping maintain space over a graft
- Excellent Suture Pull-Out Strength:
- Can be sutured directly to the gingiva or tacked to the bone without shredding
- Room Temperature Storage:
- Freeze-dried processing allows for a long shelf life (up to 5 years) without refrigeration
Benefits
- Reduced Patient Trauma:
- Acts as a reliable "off-the-shelf" alternative to autogenous tissue, meaning no second surgical site is needed
- Predictable Resorption:
- Provides a stable barrier for several months, ensuring soft tissue doesn't migrate into the bone graft before it hardens
- Vascular Integration:
- The natural porous structure of human fascia supports early blood vessel formation, which is critical for successful grafting
- Superior Handling:
- Once rehydrated for 30-60 seconds in sterile saline, it becomes drapeable and conforms tightly to the surgical site
