- A mid-sized resorbable collagen membrane designed for moderate dental defects, offering a reliable barrier for 4 to 6 months, making it the "workhorse" size for standard bone grafting and ridge reconstruction
Uses
- Moderate Ridge Augmentation:
- Rebuilding horizontal bone width across two or three tooth sites
- Multi-Site Socket Preservation:
- Covering multiple adjacent extraction sockets simultaneously
- Sinus Window Protection:
- Acting as a protective shield over a lateral window sinus lift
- Graft Stabilization:
- Keeping bone particulate in place during the critical first few months of healing
Features
- Size:
- Measures 20mm x 30mm, providing double the coverage of the smaller 15 x 20mm model
- Material:
- Derived from highly purified porcine tendon (Type I collagen)
- Resorption:
- Functional barrier for 4 to 6 months before being fully absorbed
- Thickness:
- Thin, low-profile design (0.25mm to 0.45mm) for minimal tissue tension
- Structure:
- High mechanical strength that resists tearing during suturing or tacking
Benefits
- Instrument Non-Stick:
- Does not stick to surgical instruments, allowing for faster and more precise placement
- Conformability:
- Excellent "drape" factor; it molds perfectly to irregular bone surfaces once hydrated
- Cost Efficiency:
- Larger size allows for single-sheet coverage of most defects, reducing the cost of using multiple smaller membranes
- Predictable Healing:
- Effectively excludes soft tissue while allowing vital nutrients to reach the bone graft
- Natural Absorption:
- Eliminates the trauma and cost of a second surgery for membrane removal
