PTFE Regenerative Membranes

Non-Reinforced PTFE Regenerative Membranes are sterile non absorbable membranes made from Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) polymer. Non-Reinforced PTFE Regenerative Membranes are biologically inert, pyrogen free and tissue compatible materials.
Non-Reinforced PTFE Regenerative Membranes are earmarked for Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) acting as biological barriers to prevent migration from epithelium, conjunctive tissue and bacteria that might cause bone growth inhibition, thus promoting an adequate space for the formation of the bone tissue precursor.
Non-Reinforced PTFE Regenerative Membranes are manufactured according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia.

Advantages

• Transparency: Provides the ability to observe the progress of the tissue ingrowth.
• Porosity of less than 0.2 microns: Impervious to pathogens protecting the underlying graft material and implant.
• High Density Structure: Prevents complications due to undesired/unavoidable exposure. Primary Closure can also be avoided.
• Convenient Detachment: Simplified removal process as micropores get less (yet effectively) interlaced with soft tissue cells.
• High Tensile Strength
• Ideal Material for: Socket grafting and grafting where primary closure is not possible

Performance & Application
Non-Reinforced PTFE Regenerative Membranes are temporarily implantable materials used in Periodontics, Implantology and any other dental surgical procedure that requires a mechanical barrier. The membranes provide a mechanism for the ingrowth of new soft and hard tissues, being used as space making barriers for the treatment of periodontal defects.

Clinical judgment must be used on the selection of patients who are in need of tissue regeneration as well as on the selection of the appropriate configuration for the defect. If additional stability is desired, the membrane can be stabilized with sutures, surgical tacks and screws.

Following membrane removal, the regenerated tissue will re-epithelialize within 14 to 21 days, denoting the completion of the initial healing process. The final bone maturation will not occur, unless 6 up to 12 months have passed

Specifications:
Type: Synthetic / Non-Absorbable / High-Density
Composition: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)