Geistlich Mucograft®

An alternative technique to traditional tissue grafts that require the
surgical removal of tissue from the roof of the mouth (palate).
Geistlich Mucograft® and Geistlich Fibro-Gide® are biomaterials that
have been specifically designed for soft tissue regeneration and are
utilized to regenerate receding gums or increasing gum tissue
thickness around teeth or dental implants. When using these materials
there is no need to surgically remove tissue from the palate which
results in less pain, faster recovery time and less surgical procedure
time. Good healing and superior esthetics are also benefits of
these materials.
The Importance of Healthy Gum Tissue
Gums provide a barrier to bacteria and support the underlying bone. If left untreated it can lead to poor oral hygiene, inflammation and severe bone and gum tissue loss.
A three-dimensional scaffold of a porous network that promotes cell interaction. Their use in dental regeneration is to support the optimal ingrowth of cells for healthy tissue formation.
A technique that is used to increase gum tissue thickness, which involves a surgical procedure that requires making an incision on the roof of the mouth (palate) and removing the gum/tissue for placement around a dental implant or a natural tooth. To learn more about a Connective Tissue Graft, contact your Dental Professional.
A technique that is used to cover the exposed tooth roots due to receding gum tissue around dental implants or natural teeth. This surgical procedure involves removing a piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth (palate) and placing it over the affected area and securing it with sutures. To learn more about a Connective Tissue Graft, contact your Dental Professional.
Geistlich Mucograft® is utilized for the treatment of receding or loose gum tissue around natural teeth or dental implants, without the need to surgically remove tissue from the roof of the mouth (palate). This results in less pain, faster recovery, and less surgical procedure time. Geistlich Mucograft is a biomaterial made of porcine collagen that has been specifically designed for gum tissue regeneration with excellent healing and superior esthetics.
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is utilized for the treatment of thin gum tissue around natural teeth or dental implants, without the need to surgically remove tissue from the roof of the mouth (palate). This results in less pain, faster recovery, and less surgical procedure time. Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is a biomaterial made of porcine collagen that has been specifically designed for gum tissue regeneration with excellent healing and superior esthetics.
Regeneration is the natural process of replacing or restoring damaged or missing cells, tissues, organs, and even entire body parts to full function in plants and animals. In dentistry, guided bone or tissue regeneration uses biomaterials to direct the growth of new bone and gum tissue where there is insufficient volume or for proper function and esthetics.
Why are clinicians and patients choosing Palate Free treatments?
Traditional treatment options, such as a Connective Tissue Graft or a Free Gingival Graft, require cutting the roof of your mouth and transferring that tissue to the affected gum area resulting in the following challenges:
Geistlich Biomaterials is grateful to Dr. A. Charles, Dr. R. Abundo, Dr. G. Corrente and ACME Publishing for kindly supplying the image used in this section.
Avoids cutting and removing the tissue from the roof of your mouth.1,2,3
Faster return to normal eating and drinking habits.4
Products integrate naturally into your own gum tissue without any related inflammation.1,2
Good color and texture match with the surrounding gum tissues.5,6
Healthy gum tissue forms a tight seal around your teeth to support the underlying bone and provides a barrier to bacteria.
Poor oral hygiene or over-aggressive brushing can result in the amount of gum tissue around your teeth, dental implants, and/or in areas where you have lost your teeth, to be inadequate, become loose or not be present at all.
Lack of gum tissue around teeth or implants can lead to: