Geistlich Bio-Oss® and Geistlich Bio-Gide® are natural products. Due to the great similarity to human tissue, these materials are optimally suited to promote new bone formation and tissue healing in the human body. They are integrated into the tissue in the course of healing, and are then broken down gradually by the body's own metabolic processes. This process may take several years for Geistlich Bio-Oss® while Geistlich Bio-Gide® is broken down completely after a couple of months.
Geistlich Bio-Oss® is made from the mineral part of the bones originating from Australian cattle. During manufacture, the organic constituents are removed, so that only the hard bone structure consisting of calcium compounds remains.
Geistlich Bio-Gide® is a membrane prepared from collagen (animal of origin: pig). In the human body the protein collagen is the main component of skin and connective tissue. The natural protein structure of Geistlich Bio-Gide® promotes wound healing and allows optimal bone regeneration by acting as a protective barrier.
What experience is there with Geistlich Bio-Oss® and Geistlich Bio-Gide®?
Geistlich Bio-Oss® and Geistlich Bio-Gide® have been part of the standard therapy in the field of bone reconstruction by dentists and dental surgeons for many years. They are the biomaterials most frequently used in regenerative dental medicine throughout the world. Geistlich Bio-Oss® and Geistlich Bio-Gide® have been used many million times, so extensive amounts of data and reports of experience exist. In addition, a great number of clinical studies document the reliability of both products.
