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Sp‑Block
Cancellous block for the inlay technique in the mandible
The product
Sp-Block is a xenogenic cancellous block.
The bone matrix is not ceramised and the embedded collagen is preserved in its natural structure, thus accelerating physiological resorption and new bone formation¹⁻⁶. Sp-Block is able to maintain the original graft volume, which is particularly important in the case of large defects.
Sp-Block is a dry cancellous collagenic bone block.
Source: Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
Photomicrograph illustrating the healing after 10 weeks from Sp-Block grafting in rabbits. Newly formed bone (#) can be detected around cancellous equine bone trabeculae (*).
Courtesy of Prof. Daniele Botticelli, Scientific Director of ARDEC Academy, Italy
Sp-Block is ready-to-use and can be used for the treatment of vertical defects with the inlay technique.
Why choosing Sp‑Block?
Vertical augmentation usually requires an extensive amount of autogenous bone, which increases surgical time and may cause more post-op pain to the patient and increase the risk of morbidity. In case of vertical augmentation with the inlay technique, the time to harvest an adequate amount of autogenous bone can be spared by using Sp‑Block. This Dual‑Phase collagenic cancellous block can be used as an alternative to autogenous bone blocks when a vertical gain in the posterior mandible is required⁵⁻⁷ and the amount of residual crestal bone allows the inlay technique protocol.
How to handle Sp-Block
Sp-Block must be hydrated for 5/10 minutes before use with a sterile physiological solution. Afterwards, the block can be adapted to the receiving site which must be accurately decorticated in order to guarantee maximum contact. The blocks should be always fixed with osteosynthesis microscrews. When used for vertical augmentation with inlay technique, Sp-Block should also be fixed with miniplates. Protection with Evolution membrane is recommended. Gaps between the block and bone should be filled with OsteoBiol® collagenic biomaterials, like mp3®⁶
References
- Scarano A et al. Biomed Res Int, 2016;2016:4086870
- Sakaguchi R et al. Materials (Basel), 2023 Oct 18;16(20):674
- Kaneko N et al. Materials (Basel), 2023 Dec 3;16(23):7490
- Felice P et al. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent, 2013 Mar-Apr;33(2):159-66
- Felice P et al. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent, 2017 Jul/Aug;37(4):469-480
- Marconcini S et al. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2019 Feb;77(2):289-298
- Barone A et al. J Craniomaxillofac Surg, 2017 Sep;45(9):1438-1447
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Technical specifications
Description:
- Dry cancellous collagenic bone block
- Rigid dried block
- Cancellous bone
| Codes | Size | Type | Re-entry time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN0E | 10x10x10 mm | 1 Blister | About 8 months |
| BN1E | 10x10x20 mm | 1 Blister | About 8 months |
| BN2E | 10x20x20 mm | 1 Blister | About 8 months |
| BN8E | 35x10x5 mm | 1 Blister | About 8 months |
Clinical cases
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