- A natural, highly purified anorganic hydroxyapatite-collagen plug used as an osteoconductive bone graft substitute in dental surgery, specifically formatted to match the round geometry of single-rooted tooth extraction sockets and standardized dental drill osteotomies
Uses
- Socket Preservation:
- Placed immediately into single-rooted extraction sockets (e.g., incisors, canines, or premolars) to maintain bone volume and prevent alveolar ridge collapse
- Periodontal Bone Voids:
- Fills deep, narrow infrabony or peri-implant bone defects to guide tissue and bone regeneration
- Standardized Osteotomies:
- Fills small, localized bone gaps during immediate dental implant placement or following apicoectomies
Features
- Form Factor (IOC-P250):
- Formatted as a cylindrical 250mg bone graft plug, optimized for large, circular dental defects
- Composite Formulation:
- Composed of 90% bovine-derived hydroxyapatite granules (0.25 - 1.0mm particle size) integrated with 10% highly purified porcine Type I collagen fibers
- Biomimetic Macro & Micro-Porosity:
- Features an interconnected porous architecture that mirrors the mineral phase and physical structure of natural human trabecular bone
Benefits
- Optimized Shape Matching:
- The plug shape fits neatly into circular extraction channels, minimizing the need for manual molding compared to a square block or loose granules
- Anti-Migration Stability:
- The 10% collagen matrix acts as a cohesive binder. Once hydrated with sterile saline or patient blood for 30–60 seconds, it expands slightly to lock into place, preventing particulate scattering or displacement
- Accelerated Vascularization:
- The high inner surface area and porosity act as a direct conduit for body fluids and growth factors, which encourages rapid osteoblast cell attachment and early bone ingrowth
- Biocompatible Integration:
- It provides long-term mechanical stability while safe, slow degradation takes place over 6 to 9 months, allowing new, viable host bone to fully replace the matrix
