The Outstanding Performance of Bovine Collagen in Dentistry
For wound healing and guided tissue regeneration, a wide variety of advanced surgical products are available to order today. When selecting membranes that prevent soft tissue intrusion into a grafting site, clinicians have both synthetic and biologic options available to them. While synthetics are often favored for their high biocompatibility and consistency, biologic products are just as competitive, and highly processed bovine collagen can actually outperform synthetics in some situations.
Bovine collagen is sourced from the Bovine Deep Flexor Tendon (Achilles). The purity of the source, the processing performed by the best manufacturers, and the hemostatic properties of bovine collagen in dentistry are all impressive.
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Why Use Bovine Collagen in Dentistry?
There are many compelling reasons to choose bovine collagen when performing guided tissue regeneration procedures in the dental office.
Bovine collagen is abundant and is ethically sourced. It is derived from the Achilles tendon of cows, also known as the Bovine Deep Flexor. The bovine tendon is ideal for processing into surgical products as it is one of the most abundant sources of Type I collagen available. It is processed in commercial amounts for efficiency, resulting in cost-efficiency, even when considering the most premium membranes used for dental procedures.
Bovine collagen in dentistry is used to develop collagen membranes. These membranes provide several functions that are beneficial to clinicians and their patients.
Bovine collagen in dentistry, when processed into membranes is:
- Effective at creating a barrier that prevents the intrusion of gingival tissue into the grafting site.
- A hemostatic agent, helping to control bleeding and oozing. Collagen is a natural hemostat.
- Resorbable, eliminating the need for a second surgery to remove the membrane.
- Biocompatible, producing only a mild immunological response with minimal inflammation.
Considering all of these benefits, bovine collagen in dentistry is often preferred when a resorbable membrane is indicated by a specific surgical procedure.
Effective Tissue Migration Prevention
In guided tissue regeneration, gingival tissue intrusion must be avoided. Gingival tissue regenerates faster than dense bone tissue. If allowed to migrate to the grafting site, the resulting bone density and shape after the grafting period will be insufficient.
A membrane barrier is used in guided tissue regeneration to prevent gingival intrusion. Bovine collagen in dentistry is ideal for this task. It creates an effective barrier that is nutrient-permeable, yet impermeable for gingival tissue.
The membrane barrier resorbs naturally and is broken down, leaving only water and harmless gas as byproducts. Bovine collagen membranes are designed with resorption profiles that provide sufficient protection for the bone graft.
For an example of this, consider HeliMEND® Resorbable Collagen Membrane. Made from Type I bovine collagen, the membrane is absorbed over 4 to 8 weeks, allowing ample time for bone tissues to begin the regenerative process without being interrupted by gingival tissue. HemiMEND® bovine collagen membranes are also available in advanced form, with a resorption time of up to 18 weeks.
Clinicians can choose the membrane that best suits the procedure and have confidence knowing that tissue intrusion will be limited for as long as the membrane is intact.
Hemostatic Properties
Bleeding control is important when performing guided tissue regeneration. Collagen is a natural hemostat that quickly controls bleeding. Bovine collagen membranes, although primarily used as barriers, can also control bleeding at the surgical site.
After placement, bleeding and oozing around the site cease within minutes. This is important from a handling perspective. It uncomplicates the surgical procedure and offers the clinician a cleaner and more manageable site to work with.
Biocompatibility of Bovine Collagen in Dentistry
Collagen membranes are highly purified, resulting in sterile collagen that is biocompatible and accepted by the human immune system. The immunological response is minimal and clinicians can safely use bovine collagen in dentistry without concern for strong negative responses that could compromise healing.
This makes bovine collagen in dentistry an easy choice any time that effective guided tissue regeneration with strong barrier performance and nutrient transfer is needed.
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Bovine collagen in dentistry is widely used. More than just a barrier, the blood clotting hemostatic performance is a standout feature of any bovine collagen membrane. Dental Implant Technologies provides an extensive selection of collagen membranes including bovine-sourced collagen membranes.
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