Geistlich Biomaterials and Osteogenics Biomedical Enter into Distribution Partnership

Geistlich Biomaterials Enters New Partnership with Osteogenics Biomedical

RPM^TM – Reinforced PTFE Mesh is Now Available Through Geistlich Biomaterials

Princeton, NJ – Geistlich Biomaterials is proud to announce an expansion of its portfolio of regenerative and complimentary products through a new distribution partnership with Osteogenics Biomedical.

“Adding the Reinforced PTFE Mesh, RPM™ to our product offering enables Geistlich Biomaterials to provide a unique solution to the difficult challenge of horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation. The product aligns nicely to our core values of offering clinicians scientific and clinically tested regenerative products.“ – Greg Bosch, CEO, Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.

Osteogenics Biomedical co-developed RPM™ with Prof. Dr. Istvan Urban, which was released into the market in 2019. The new RPM™ technology combines the benefits of a stable scaffold and a PTFE barrier membrane, while allowing optimal supply of the bone graft through vascularization from the periosteum to obtain vital bone.

To learn more about RPM™ please visit: https://dental.geistlich-na.com/dental/rpm/reinforcedptfe-mesh/user-benefits/

Vertical Ridge Augmentation with RPM™ -

Reinforced PTFE Mesh, RPM™ can be easily trimmed, adapted, and fixed with pins. RPM™ offers high stability and the secluded space can be augmented with a mixture of Geistlich Bio-Oss® and autologous bone. Geistlich Bio-Oss® provides long-term volume stability ³, and autologous bone contains the required osteoinductive properties for vertical augmentation⁴. The autologous particulate bone graft can be harvested from the mandibular ramus using a bone scraper device^3,5, such as Micross. PTFE membranes have a long-standing history as barrier membranes and are highly biocompatible ¹. Collagen membranes, such as Geistlich Bio-Gide®, have been shown beneficial for uneventful soft tissue healing ^5,6 in guided bone regeneration (GBR)procedures resulting in low complication rates ⁵. Thus, potential exposures can be anticipated by covering RPM™ with Geistlich Bio-Gide® to obtain better soft tissue healing ^5,6. Moreover, both Geistlich Bio-Gide® and RPM™ follow the concept of biofunctional membranes that allow nutrition and early vascularization of the graft. As for all augmentative procedures, soft tissue management is key ^2,7. This especially comprises:

• Preparation of soft tissues before, during, and after treatment to increase mucogingival thickness and keratinized tissue width

• Elevation of a full-thickness remote or papilla preservation flap

• Periosteal release to advance flap to achieve tension-free closure

• Primary soft tissue closure by horizontal mattress and single interrupted sutures

References:

1. Elgali I, et al: Eur J Oral Sci 2017; 125 (5), 315-337

2. Urban IA, et al.: J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2017; 37(5):639-645 (clinical study) – review

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3. Buser D et al., J Dent Res. 2013 Dec;92(12 Suppl):176S–82S (Clinical study).

4. Urban IA et al., Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2015, 35(5):613-623 (clinical study) – review

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5. Becker J et al. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2009; 20(7):742-749. (Clinical study)

6. Tal H et al. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2008; 19(3) : 295-302. (Clinical study)

7. Urban IA, et al Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2016, 36(3):329-337 (clinical study) review

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