The contrast was immediate. The OsteoGen Plug® had a uniform structure with a smooth exterior and solid, cohesive feel. The carbonated apatite plug felt like a standard hemostasis collagen plug, not a graft material. Its loose collagen fibers held visible particulate, unevenly distributed throughout.

When rehydrated to simulate blood contact, the differences became clear. The OsteoGen Plug® became saturated yet held its structure tightly, remaining a cohesive crystal-collagen complex. The carbonated apatite plug swelled, became gooey, and broke apart. Repositioning it was nearly impossible, and it simply fell apart under manipulation.

Structural integrity isn't cosmetic. In socket preservation and vertical sinus lifts, a cohesive plug helps to protect your outcomes. During sinus lifts, membrane perforations can occur, often overlooked initially or created when pressure is applied. With OsteoGen™, Dr. Schlesinger can be confident the material stays together and won't migrate. A small perforation becomes inconsequential, as the Schneiderian membrane heals over it.

With a plug that disintegrates, a membrane perforation could allow grafting material to migrate into the sinus cavity, potentially causing infection or inflammation similar to complications from loose particulate grafts.