Alveolar Ridge Preservation with a Novel Cross-Linked Collagen Sponge: Histological Findings from a Case Report

The aim of this study was to evaluate the histological healing pattern of a novel ribose cross-linked collagen sponge used as a grafting material left exposed in human sockets at the time of tooth extraction. The results are very promising for substitution with newly formed bone and the amount of residual material. Sugar cross-linked collagen sponge could represent a valid alternative to conventional biomaterials for ARP procedures with no need for flap advancement and/or the addition of a membrane to cover the graft, reducing the invasiveness, complexity, and costs of the treatment.

Sugar cross-linked collagen sponge = OSSIX^TM Bone