Bio-Oss Collagen
Consisting of 90% Bio-Oss granules and 10% porcine collagen, Geistlich Bio-Oss Collagen encourages effective and predictable bone regeneration while improving handling and placement for the clinician
Although some of the best product combinations were discovered accidentally, it’s no accident that Geistlich added collagen to their tried-and-true bone substitute material, Bio-Oss, to create Bio-Oss Collagen, a block form of Bio-Oss with improved handling and adaptation to the defect site.
To improve the handling characteristics of BioOss and make it easier to form and sculpt, Geistlich added porcine collagen to the formula, and Bio-Oss Collagen was born. Consisting of 90% bovine Bio-Oss granules and 10% highly purified porcine collagen, Geistlich Bio-Oss Collagen is available in blocks of different sizes. Each block can be trimmed to different sizes, is easy to mold and place, and adheres to the defect site.
Dr. Peter Hunt discovered Bio-Oss Collagen years ago as he was searching for a proven bone regeneration material, especially for use in socket regeneration and around dental implants. He chose Bio-Oss Collagen in part because it was “one of the few bone regeneration products with extensive documentation and had proven itself over the years.” Calling Bio-Oss Collagen “simpler, better, and easier than competing products,” Dr. Hunt now uses it as his primary bone regeneration material. “It has reduced the number of visits and procedures and halves the total treatment time. I get nervous when we are running low on this material,” he added.
Ease of Use & Size Options
Made of deproteinized bovine bone mineral and sharing the same indications as Bio-Oss, Bio-Oss Collagen is recommended for reconstruction of bone defects in the following procedures—augmentation/ reconstruction of alveolar ridges; filling of extraction sockets; preparation of implant sites, filling of bone dehiscences, and sinus floor augmentations; filling of periodontal bone defects, membrane support during guided bone regeneration and guided tissue regeneration. Bio-Oss Collagen is available in 4 block sizes—50 mg (≈ 0.1–0.15 cc), 100 mg (≈ 0.2–0.3 cc), 250 mg (≈ 0.4–0.5 cc), and 500 mg (≈ 0.8–1.2 cc). Each block can be trimmed to the appropriate size when it’s dry or moistened. When searching for “a simple method and material to fill extraction sockets quickly, effectively, and predictably that also fills peri implant voids with immediate extractions,” Dr. James Kakos realized that Bio-Oss Collagen was a perfect fit. He appreciates the material’s “ease of use and simplicity,” along with the 4 different sizes, although he would like to see more size options. Also calling Bio-Oss Collagen “easy to use,” Dr. Michael Kowalczyk likes that it “comes in different sizes,” and Dr. Edward Kusek suggested smaller sizes for smaller cases.
Handling & Placement
When moistened with saline solution or the patient’s blood, Bio-Oss Collagen can be molded to its desired shape for easy placement into the defect site. Impressed with its “excellent handling” and calling it “the easiest material to place,” Dr. Kusek said, “I can mix it with plasma from platelet rich fibrin to make it easy to handle.” Using Bio-Oss Collagen “helps make my site development appointments go quickly,” shared Dr. Richard Sigismondi. “I like its solid form which makes it easy to handle and easy to place. I can then pump it in the socket to soak it in the patient’s blood instead of relying on saline-soaked particulate matter. It makes the product richer in fibrin not saline.”
Praising the putty-like consistency that makes Bio-Oss Collagen easy to handle and manipulate, Dr. Kakos said, “The shape and consistency allow for tight and thorough compacting into sockets and defects.” Dr. Robin Lobato said his favorite feature is the “ease of use and density for packing into the site,” and Dr. Kowalczyk agreed that “it is easy to handle and condense to fill extraction sites.”
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"I like its solid form which makes it easy to handle and easy to place. "
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"It aids in bone growth and makes my surgeries easier."
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"The shape and consistency allow for tight and thorough compacting into sockets and defects."
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Richard Sigismondi, DMD West Sayville, NY |
Edward Kusek, DDS Sioux Falls, SD |
James Kakos, DDS Arlington Heights, IL |
"The varnish was very acceptable to patients in terms of feel, flavor, esthetics, and sensitivity."
- Peter Hunt, BDS, MSc, LDSRCS Eng. Philadelphia, PA
New Bone Formation & Stability
Bio-Oss Collagen is a scientifically proven bone substitute material that delivers predictable outcomes for long-term bone preservation. Its osteoconductive properties lead to effective and successful bone regeneration in a variety of clinical situations.
After using Bio-Oss Collagen for more than 10 years, Dr. Kusek disclosed, “It is my go-to material to graft gap space from immediate extraction/implant placement. It aids in bone growth and makes my surgeries easier.” In cases with “excessive atrophy of the ridge post extraction,” Dr. Lobato says BioOss Collagen helps “maintain the width and height of the edentulous area” while keeping the bone dense. He also suggested “an addition of a platelet-rich plasma product to aid in healing.”
In cases where a buccal plate has been compromised, Dr. Sigismondi said the “firm almost sticky consistency of the fibrin-soaked Bio-Oss Collagen behaves nicely when placing a membrane over it. This material stays in place while suffering nearly no sloughing.” Dr. Kakos noted, “Due to its consistency, it seems to hold the socket shape very well and prevent collapse of remaining bony walls.”
Overall Satisfaction
Stating that Bio-Oss Collagen brings “efficiency and predictability” to bone regeneration cases, Dr. Kakos said, “We order it all the time.” Dr. Hunt called it “reliable, consistent, and easier to use than human bone products,” and Dr. Sigismondi concluded, “I would recommend Bio-Oss Collagen to others because it works well!”
Takeaways
• Bio-Oss Collagen consists of 90% bovine Bio-Oss granules with the addition of 10% porcine collagen
• Osteo-conductive properties lead to effective and predictable bone regeneration in a variety of clinical situations
• A solid block of material improves handling and adaptation
• Available in 4 block sizes; each block can be trimmed to size when it’s dry or moistened
• Moistened material can be molded to its desired shape for easy placement
