Australasian Dentist Implant Dentistry Today No 15

Don’t Settle for Less! CHOOSE THE BEST FOR YOUR BONE GRAFT Geistlich Bio-Gide ® Collagen ResorbableMembrane with a Unique Bilayer Structure With its unique bilayer structure, Geistlich Bio-Gide ® not only prevents ingrowth of soft tissue into the augmented site, but then optimally degrades to allow for the cascade of biologic events leading to regeneration. What is so special about the Geistlich Bio-Gide ® bilayer structure? Geistlich Bio-Gide’s bilayer structure consists of a cell occlusive (smooth) side and a cell conductive (rough) side. The smooth , cell occlusive side is a dense net of thin collagen fibers which acts in the beginning as a barrier but allows transmembranous vascularisation. The rough , cell conductive side is a porous net of thicker collagen fibers where cells can adhere, grow and allows soft tissue integration. While the rough side is the main part of Geistlich Bio-Gide ® it supports and stabilises the upper, smooth layer of Geistlich Bio-Gide ® , and is responsible for handling properties like sewability, mechanical stability and pinability. Why is Geistlich Bio-Gide ® different to other membranes? > A specific selection of raw material is done before starting the main manufacturing process. > The purification and manufacturing process is unique so the natural collagen structures are preserved. This favors handling properties such as adaptation and elasticity, and all the Bio-Gide ® properties already mentioned above. Ask your Geistlich Specialist why! The bilayer matters! The unique bilayer structure allows for ex cellent wound healing 1 and optimal bone regeneration 2 References 1 Becker J et al., Clin Oral Implant Res. 2009, 20(7) :742-749 2 Perelman-Karmon et al., Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent.2013,32(4):459-465 3 Data on file 4 Jung RE, et al., Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012 Jun 15. doi: 10.1111/j.16000501.2012.02522.x 5 Buser D. et al., J Periodontol. 2011;82(3):342-349 *NCBI PubMed – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Search terms: “Bio-Gide” OR“Bio Gide” Access date: 03-08-20 Other Key benefits: > The native collagen membrane > Hydrophilicity, elasticity and tear resistance 3 ensure easy handling > High therapy safety and predictable results proven with long-term studies 4,5 Available in: Geistlich Bio-Gide ® 13x25mm, 25x25mm, 30x40mm Geistlich Bio-Gide ® Compressed 13x25mm, 20x30mm Geistlich Bio-Gide ® Shape 14x25mm Geistlich Bio-Gide ® Perio 16x22mm