OSSIX® PLUS Dental membrane

Biotex®

September 08, 2017

Biotex® Suture is a non-absorbable monofilament made of 100% medical grade polytetrafluotoethylene (PTFE). Many types of sutures are available in the market, these materials are classified by diameter, resorbability, and weather they are monofilament or polyfilament. Monofilament sutures such a Biotex® are ideal for dental bone grafting, implant procedures, periodontal surgery that requires elimination of bacterial wicking while maintaining flexibility and ultimate patient comfort.      Traditionally, silk has been the mostly used suture material for dental and several other surgical procedures [21]. Even though silk is inexpensive and easy to handle as compared to other nonabsorbable suture materials [19, 22]; the authors believe that it should not be considered as a “material of choice” for oral surgical interventions. Studies on oral tissue reactions...

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