Geistlich Fibro-Gide®
User Benefits
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is a porcine, porous, resorbable and volume-stable collagen matrix, specifically designed for soft-tissue regeneration.1,4,10 The collagen matrix is made of reconstituted collagen and undergoes smart chemically cross-linking to improve its volume stability while maintaining a good biocompatibility.1-3,4-10 The porous network of Geistlich Fibro-Gide® supports angiogenesis, formation of new connective tissue and stability of the collagen network in submerged healing.2,3 In vivo animal models have shown good integration of Geistlich Fibro-Gide® into the surrounding soft-tissue while maintaining stability.4
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is the alternative to autogenous connective tissue grafts (CTG), which are considered as the gold standard in regenerative soft-tissue procedures.3,5,6 With Geistlich Fibro-Gide® additional harvest site is avoided, patient morbidity is reduced.3,7-8
References
- Mathes SH. Et al. Biotechnol Bioeng. 2010 Dec 15;107(6):1029-39. (preclinical study).
- Thoma DS. et al. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2015 Mar; 26(3): 263–70. (preclinical study)
- Thoma DS. et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2016 Oct; 43(10): 874–85. (clinical study)
- Thoma DS. et al. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012 Dec; 23(12): 1333–9. (preclinical study)
- Thoma DS. et al. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2009 Sep; 20 Suppl 4: 146–65. (systematic review based on clinical studies)
- Thoma DS. et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2014 Apr; 41 Suppl 15: S77–91. (systematic review based on clinical studies)
- Del Pizzo M. et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2002 Sep; 29(9): 848–54. (clinical study)
- Soileau KM. & Brannon RB. J Periodontol. 2006 Jul; 77(7): 1267–73. (clinical study)
- Zeltner M. et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2017 Apr; 44(4): 446–453. (clinical study)
- Data on file. Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland.
Inspired by Nature, engineered by Geistlich
The collagen expertise of Geistlich has led to a tailor-made product meeting the clinical needs and providing therapeutic solutions in oral soft-tissue regeneration. More than 1,000 prototypes were developed and tested in order to get a product like Geistlich Fibro-Gide®.10
Product availability may vary from country to country.
Handling of Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is very easy compared to connective tissue grafts:
- Unlimited availability and consistent quality.1
- Measure the defect and trim the matrix to the desired size and thickness.1
- Once moist, the matrix can be further trimmed to the desired size and thickness.1
- Geistlich Fibro-Gide® can easily be sutured.1
- No need for pre-treatment: Excellent hydrophilic characteristics lead to rapid hydration by patient’s own blood and/or sterile saline solution with a volume increase of approx. 3-12 %.1
- The soaked matrix adapts to contours and adheres well to the defect.1
- Squeezing and re-hydration: Once squeezed, the matrix goes back to its initial state after remoistening (considering the additional swelling of approx. 25 %).1
- Geistlich Fibro-Gide® does not require a second surgical site.2-4
- Geistlich Fibro-Gide® should be used as a submerged graft to increase soft-tissue thickness around implants and natural teeth.1
References
- Data on file. Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland.
- Thoma DS. et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2016 Oct; 43(10): 874–85.
- Del Pizzo M. et al. J Clin Periodontol. 2002 Sep; 29(9): 848–54.
- Soileau KM. & Brannon RB. J Periodontol. 2006 Jul; 77(7): 1267–73.
Product Range
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is a porcine, porous, resorbable and volume-stable collagen matrix, specifically designed for soft-tissue regeneration.1 The collagen matrix is made of reconstituted collagen and undergoes smart chemically cross-linking to improve its volume stability while maintaining good biocompatibility.1-3 The matrix is available in two sizes:
- 15 x 20 x 6 mm
- 20 x 40 x 6 mm
Product availability may vary from country to country.
