- A dense bone substitute used when long-term structural support is the priority, unlike demineralized allografts, this "mineralized" blend retains its natural minerals to provide a solid, slow-resorbing scaffold for new bone growth
Uses
- Major Socket Preservation:
- Ideal for larger molar sites where structural collapse is a risk
- Sinus Floor Elevation:
- Provides the dense foundation needed to lift the sinus membrane
- Horizontal Augmentation:
- Widens a thin ridge to prepare for future implant placement
- Large Defect Repair:
- Fills significant voids where the graft needs to stay in place for an extended period
Features
- Large Particle Size (1000–2000µm):
- Larger granules create bigger "pores" between chips, allowing for significant vascular growth
- Mineralized State (FDBA):
- The bone is not demineralized, meaning it stays in the site longer and provides superior radiopacity (visibility on X-rays)
- 50/50 Blend:
- Combines dense cortical chips for strength with cancellous chips for natural architecture
- Slow Resorption:
- Designed to break down slowly, ensuring the volume is maintained while the body replaces it with living bone
Benefits
- High Structural Integrity:
- Excellent for "space maintenance"—it won't compress easily under the pressure of soft tissue or chewing
- Long-Term Stability:
- Because it takes longer for the body to resorb mineralized bone, it provides a more permanent scaffold for high-load areas
- Clear X-ray Tracking:
- Its mineral content makes it easy to monitor the graft's healing and placement via dental imaging
- No Second Surgery:
- Like all allografts, it removes the need to harvest bone from the patient, reducing chair time and recovery pain
