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Maintaining your dental health often requires proactive steps, especially during a tooth extraction and bone graft procedure. The primary objective is to preserve the ridge for future restoration by using a scaffold that mimics natural bone. Impladent Ltd. developed OsteoGen® Plugs to simplify this process, utilizing a sophisticated blend of bovine achilles tendon collagen and bioactive calcium apatite crystals.

This cohesive delivery system is designed to support you throughout the healing process, offering a distinct advantage over traditional granular materials that can feel "gritty" or shift within the site. Here is how this specific material blend works for you. Contact us today.

The Biomimetic Scaffold

The core of the OsteoGen® Plug is its biomimetic design. By combining Type I collagen with calcium apatite, the plug mimics the organic and inorganic composition of your own bone. Once your clinician places this bone graft for tooth implant preparation, your body recognizes the material as a "friendly" lattice, which encourages faster cellular attachment and migration.

Eliminating the Need for a Membrane

Clinicians and patients alike benefit from the streamlined nature of this material. Because the calcium apatite crystals are chemically linked to the collagen fibers, the plug is highly hydrophilic and stays securely in place. This often eliminates the need for a separate, costly barrier membrane, making your dental graft more efficient and less invasive.

Controlled Resorption for Quality Bone

Achieving a successful bone graft for tooth implant requires a delicate balance of timing. If a material disappears too fast, the socket collapses; if it stays forever, there is no room for natural bone. OsteoGen® Plugs are engineered to resorb in balance with your body's natural healing cycle, eventually being replaced by high-quality, vital bone that is ready to support an implant.

Bioactive Calcium Apatite (Not Hydroxyapatite)

You should note that the crystals used in this blend are a bioactive calcium apatite. Unlike highly ceramic, non-resorbable hydroxyapatite, this specific blend is more "porous" at a molecular level. This ensures that as you heal, the material actively participates in the mineralization process rather than acting as a static filler.

Hydrophilic Stability and Clot Support

Immediate stability is provided as the plug absorbs blood and stabilizes the clot upon placement. This is crucial because the blood clot is the "engine" of your healing. By protecting the clot and maintaining the volume of the socket, the plug prevents the surrounding tissue from caving in, ensuring your jaw maintains its natural shape for a successful dental health outcome.

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Selecting the right materials for bone grafting is essential for a predictable recovery. By blending collagen with bioactive crystals, Impladent Ltd. provides a solution that stays where it belongs and effectively transforms into the bone you need. This material ensures your foundation is solid, whether you are preparing for a bridge or a permanent fixture. Contact us to learn more today.


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