GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

How does Geistlich Mucograft ® act? Band of keratinised tissue > Important to maintan functionality and aesthetics 1,2 > Enables patients to maintain good oral hygiene without irritation or discomfort 1,2 Migration of connective tissue cells > Signaling for keratinised tissue Wound closure > Geistlich Mucograft ® continues to support physiological process and promotes wound closure 3–5 , leading to a faster keratinisation compared to free granulation 6–8 Compact structure of Geistlich Mucograft ® > Protects the wound during open healing and allows suturing Porous structure of Geistlich Mucograft ® > The underlying specialised collagen structure stabilises the blood clot and enables soft-tissue ingrowth and cell migration from the surrounding tissue 3–6 Wound healing > Stabilisation of the blood clot 5,6 > Vascularization 3,4 > Soft-tissue cell ingrowth 3,4 > The specialised collagen structure prevents scar formation 5 Migration of connective tissue cells > Signaling for keratinised tissue Mucogingival line The plus for your patient > Geistlich Mucograft ® reduces the morbidity associated with the harvesting of autologous grafts. 6,9–14 > Geistlich Mucograft ® shows aesthetically pleasing outcomes by having a positive impact on the color and texture of the newly formed soft-tissue. 15–19 Key to long-term success Flap design & biology A split-thickness flap with incisions within the band of keratinised tissue helps to get the required biological information from each side in order to gain keratinised tissue The Biology Fibroblasts Macrophages Blood Vessels References: Data on file, Geistlich Pharma Australia, “The proven alternative for gaining keratinised tissue”.