What Should You Know About Collaplug?
Collagen plug-in is otherwise known as Collaplug. It is generally used in dental implant surgeries for preserving alveolar ridge dimensions in immediate extraction sites. The present-day Collaplug application involves flapless ridge preservation procedures that use specifically heat-treated collagen plugs for occlusion of the extraction socket. What is Collaplug made off? Collaplug consists of collagen-based agents, which are present in hemostatic collagen products. These products are soft, pliable, non-friable, coherent, and sponge-like structures. They are usually fabricated from bovine collagen. The Collaplug is derived from bovine deep flexor tendons as it has a rod-shaped form, which is used in the extraction sites. This material is an absorbable wound dressing since it has a coherent sponge structure. With its application, the dressing of the wounds can be easily controlled as it controls bleeding and stabilizes blood clots. How is the Collaplug dental dressing applied? Du...