- Collagen-based material used to aid in bone regeneration after a tooth extraction
Purpose:
- Collagen-based material primarily used for bone regeneration and preservation following a tooth extraction
- Its main purpose is to prepare the surgical site for future dental work
Uses:
- Socket preservation:
- Immediately after a tooth is extracted, the material is placed into the empty socket
- This helps to prevent the alveolar ridge from collapsing or resorbing, which is a natural consequence of tooth loss
- Support for future restorations:
- By preserving the bone, the Foundation material creates a more stable and predictable foundation for subsequent prosthetic work, such as dental implants, bridges, or dentures
- Stimulates bone growth:
- The collagen matrix of the material provides a scaffold that is infiltrated by the body's cells and capillaries
- This accelerates the natural bone regeneration process, filling the socket with new bone
- Faster implant placement:
- By promoting faster and more predictable bone growth, the material allows implants to be placed sooner than they would be otherwise
- Some research suggests that implants may be placed as early as 8–12 weeks after the Foundation material is applied
- Minimizing bone loss:
- It is helpful in maintaining bone following any permanent tooth extraction, including third molars, to ensure good bony support for adjacent teeth
- Filling augmentation:
- The material can be trimmed and shaped to ensure a precise fit in the extraction socket, making it suitable for various clinical situations
Features:
- Collagen-based:
- The material is derived from bovine-atelo collagen, which is formulated to stimulate the patient's own bone growth at an accelerated rate while minimizing antigenicity
- Post-extraction application:
- It is placed directly into the socket immediately following a tooth extraction
- Promotes bone growth:
- The material provides a scaffold that is infiltrated by the surrounding cells and capillaries. As the extraction site heals, it is filled with new, augmented bone
- Prepares for future restorations:
- By preserving the socket and promoting bone regeneration, it helps create a stable foundation for future implants, bridges, or dentures
- Easy placement:
- The material is shaped into small, bullet-shaped plugs (8mm x 25mm) for easy handling and placement into the extraction socket. It can also be trimmed or shaped for a better fit
- Faster healing:
- It is designed to promote faster bone growth, potentially allowing for implants to be placed as early as 8–12 weeks after the extraction
- Sterile packaging:
- Each of the 10 plugs per box is individually packaged in a sterile container to ensure safety and hygiene
Contents:
- 10 Plugs per box
