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Derma
A xenogenic dermal matrix for soft tissue augmentation
The product
Derma membranes are gradually integrated¹ with the autologous soft tissues thanks to the presence of natural collagen fibres².
Their resistance allows perfect stabilization and prolonged protection of the underlying graft³ in socket regeneration procedures. Derma strong consistency guides soft tissue regeneration and avoids its invagination. Being an alternative to CTG, Derma has been used to augment soft tissues and to improve the quality of keratinized tissues⁴ around teeth, and implants⁵ or to treat mild gingival recessions⁶⁻⁷.
Histology illustrating the healing after 4 weeks from Derma grafting in rabbits. Derma (#) is perfectly integrated with the host soft tissue (*).
Courtesy of Prof. Ulf Nannmark, Göteborg University, Sweden.
Derma is a collagen membrane that originates from porcine dermis.
Source: Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
Derma is ready to use and can be used to treat mild gingival recession or increase the thickness of soft tissues.
Why choosing Derma?
Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) is considered the gold standard for bone regeneration; however, autologous soft tissue is available in limited quantities and causes post-op discomfort to patients. Derma is a valid alternative to CTG for soft tissue augmentation around teeth and implants⁸ and for the treatment of gingival recessions⁴⁻⁷. Natural dense collagen fibres make Derma a resistant membrane also for sealing the socket and stabilising the graft in alveolar regeneration procedures³’⁹ where it can be left exposed without any risk of infection³’⁹.
How to handle Derma
Derma can be shaped with scissors and must be hydrated in a sterile physiological solution until the desired shape and consistency are obtained.
References
- Fickl S et al. Clin Oral Implants Res, 2015 Jul;26(7):799-805
- De Marco P et al. Biomed Mater, 2017 Sep 13;12(5):055005
- Tallarico M et al. Eur J Oral Implantol, 2017;10(2):169-178
- Fischer KR et al. Quintessence Int, 2014 Nov-Dec;45(10):853-60
- Fischer KR et al. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2019 Oct;21(5):923-930
- Fickl S et al. Quintessence Int, 2013 Mar;44(3):243-6
- Matoh U et al. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent, 2019 May/Jun;39(3):439-446
- Minniti A et al. J Clin Med, 2024 May 17;13(10):2954
- Tallarico M et al. Eur J Oral Implantol, 2016;9(3):263-275
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Technical specifications
Description:
- 100% collagenic matrix
- Dried membrane
- Porcine derma
| Codes | Size | Thickness | Resorption time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED15SS | 5x5 mm | 2 - 3 mm | about 5 months |
| ED75SS | 7x5 mm | 2 - 3 mm | about 5 months |
| ED02LS | 20x20 mm | 0,4 - 0,6 mm | about 1 month |
| ED25FS | 25x25 mm | 0,8 - 1 mm | about 3 months |
| ED03SS | 30x30 mm | 2 - 3 mm | about 5 months |
| ED05FS | 50x50 mm | 0,8 - 1 mm | about 3 months |
| ED05SS | 50x50 mm | 2 - 3 mm | about 5 months |
| ED21FS | Oval 12x8 mm | 0,8 - 1 mm | about 3 months |
Clinical cases
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