Geistlich vallomix: A Winning Mix to Rapidly Restore Vital Bone
Boca Raton-based practitioner Liliana Aranguren, DDS, MDSc, shares how she uses Geistlich vallomix, the first xenogeneic/allogeneic validated bone substitute, to rapidly restore vital bone with long-term volume stability—even in challenging clinical scenarios
Dental implant success often depends on the ability to restore the underlying supportive bone, which, in turn, hinges heavily on material selection. Clinicians like Dr. Liliana Aranguren, who is board-certified in periodontics and dental implant surgery, frequently pair multiple regenerative materials to create an optimal foundation for implant placement.
“When we do an extraction and immediate placement, 95% of the time I collect autogenous bone particles and combine them with a xenograft—in this case, Geistlich Bio-Oss, a deproteinized, bovine bone material.” Although autografts are generally considered the “gold standard” in oral implantology, their use is not without its challenges, namely the limited amount of material available: “You always wish you had more,” Dr. Aranguren explained. “Geistlich Bio-Oss will maintain the bone volume, but we also need the osteoinductive properties of the autogenous graft, or an allograft,” to ensure adequate formation and stability of new bone over time.
Two Innovative Biomaterials, One Package
A new solution to this dilemma is Geistlich vallomix, the first xenogeneic/allogeneic validated bone substitute. Geistlich vallomix conveniently co-packages two innovative biomaterials: Geistlich Bio-Oss, the world’s leading xenogeneic bone substitute, clinically proven to deliver consistent volume stability over time, and vallos, a demineralized cortical allograft with verified high osteoinductive potential. Together, this combination provides clinicians with a reliable system for rapidly restoring vital bone with long-term volume stability—ensuring optimal performance, even in demanding clinical situations.
“Whether it’s an extraction socket, periodontal defect, or sinus lift, Geistlich vallomix’s ability to graft the gap between the implant and bone is superior to other products.”
- Liliana Aranguren, DDS, MDSc
A Reputation for Quality Materials
Dr. Aranguren began using Geistlich vallomix shortly after being introduced to the product at the American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting last November. Though she’s only been working with it for a few months, she is more than pleased with the experience she’s had to date: “So far, it’s been a great product,” she affirmed. “Having the option of mixing an allograft that offers osteoinduction with a xenograft that preserves volume is a perfect combination—both for my treatment needs and my patients.”
While Dr. Aranguren looks forward to histological studies that will validate Geistlich vallomix in the long term, she had zero hesitation to jump in as an early adopter. “The separate uses of allograft and xenograft are backed by years and years of scientific research,” she said. “Geistlich also has a very good reputation. They take research and testing seriously and are known for creating high-quality products.”
Neat & Easy Handling
Compared to other bone grafting materials she’s worked with, Dr. Aranguren has found that Geistlich vallomix excels when it comes to handling and placement. “Management is very neat and easy. It’s not cumbersome.” Likewise, she appreciates the product’s versatility, which allows her to tailor it to her workflow—Geistlich vallomix is available in either vallos granules or fibers (Geistlich vallomix f), and Dr. Aranguren prefers the latter.
She shared that her “perfect mix” for bone augmentation combines a 50/50 ratio of Geistlich Bio-Oss granules and vallos fibers with leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF) to create a “sticky bone.” Ultimately, this results in a material “that adapts well to all my procedures,” she said. “Whether it’s an extraction socket, periodontal defect, or sinus lift, Geistlich vallomix’s ability to graft the gap between the implant and bone is superior to other products.”
