Minimally invasive today
Dr. A. Ionescu
„Open healing” protocol GOLDEN STANDARD
Clinical aspect:
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The membrane is fixated by suture to the free gingival margins PTFE continuous suture. No tension.
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Atraumatic extraction with roots separation, Nio Oss and BioGide.
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Tooth extraction and later implantation
Dr n med. Ziemowit Franaszek
post surgery, tooth extraction
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a nonabsorbable material of high biocompatibility which for many years has been used for the production of vascular implants, heart valves and membranes for guided bone regeneration. PTFE can also be used for the production of surgical suture.
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 | Clinical images of wounds in the oral cavity sutured with Coreflon immediately after surgery and 7 days later. After the 7-day period the mucosa does not show signs of inflammation, wounds heal per primam intentionem. In most cases, after a week of healing, Coreflon stitches can be removed. |  |
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Irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane after use of a popular surgical suture.
Dr n. med. Jarosław Pospiech
Open healing protocol? An alternative ridge augmentation procedure for implant patients. By Dr Alecsandru Ionescu, Romania. |
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PTFE surgical sutures: Is it worth to use them in oral surgery? By Dr Barbara Ziolecka, Poland |
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Coreflon sutures–A reliable, versatile, innovative and price attractive product. An interview with Dr Jaroslaw Pospiech, Head of R&D at Implacore |