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industry Implant Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2015 D7 AD Straumann introduces a flexible collagen membrane that’s easy to handle and place By Straumann Staff Straumann is once again expand- ing its portfolio of regenerative solu- tions to better meet customer needs. Now, Straumann® Membrane Flex™ joins Straumann® Membrane Plus™, Straumann® XenoGraft, Straumann® AlloGraft, BoneCeramic™ and Emdogain™ to provide a single trusted source for dental implant and regenera- tion needs, according to the company. A quick look at Membrane Flex • Desirable handling characteristics. • Because it’s not side specific, it’s easy to handle and to place. • With outstanding flexibility, it easily drapes over defects and naturally con- forms to contours. • Flexibility with placement as it can be easily repositioned for precise placement. • Can be placed dry or hydrated. • Even when hydrated, does not adhere to gloves or instruments. • Takes sutures or tacks with ease, for simple yet secure fixation. • Dependable strength. • Proven biomechanical strength en- hances fixation assurance.* • In pre-clinical testing, the suture pull out strength was three times higher than a similar product.* • Because of its significantly higher su- ture pullout strength, can be firmly an- chored to surrounding tissue with mini- mal risk of tearing or detachment.* Supports wound healing • Biocompatible because it’s meticu- lously manufactured from highly puri- fied intact porcine collagen and minimal- ly cross-linked for predictable resorption • Reduced degree of inflammation and foreign body response as compared to other similar products in pre-clinical testing* • Protects the graft area from unwant- ed soft tissue infiltration during the ini- tial phase of healing while still allowing for healthy nutrient transfer • Resorbs predictably over three to four months as new host collagen is simulta- neously regenerated • With a slower initial rate of resorption than other similar products, it provides greater initial stability during the critical early weeks of healing* • Shown through in vitro and in vivo Photo/ Provided by Straumann pre-clinical testing to exceed many of the performance characteristics of other similar products.* • Available sizes: 15 x 20 mm, 20 x 30 mm, 30 x 40 mm This new offering — along with other recent additions to the Straumann port- folio — is one of the latest products the company provides customers with for a total solution that yields patient satisfac- tion and practice success. To learn more about the new Strau- mann Membrane Flex, visit www. straumann.us/bone/ * Data on file with manufacturer About Straumann Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Straumann (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry. In collaboration with leading clinics, research institutes and univer- sities, Straumann researches, develops and manufactures dental implants, instruments, prosthetics and tissue re- generation products for use in tooth re- placement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss.