Enhanced Tissue Quality Result of Evolution of Biomaterials in Implant Dentistry

In this study promising results have been reported in extraction site management, mild to moderate ridge defects post extraction, management of the gap between immediately placed implants and socket walls, maxillary sinus augmentation, and correction of buccal concavity defects for optimal implant esthetic outcomes.

The researcher used for this study fully absorbable collagen-based bone scaffolds (OSSIX^TM Bone) that offer unique advantages to traditional methods of bone replacement. These materials provide adequate mechanical properties for space maintenance while still undergoing an active absorption/incorporation process that takes 4 to 6 months in the oral cavity, leading to newly formed bone without residual graft material properties.