Discuss Collagen Plugs for Socket Preservation

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This topic was started to discuss the issues and research around Collagen Plugs for Socket Preservation. You can read the original post on DDSGadget.com, Collagen Plugs for Socket Preservation


In that post, with the help of OsseoNews AI, we reviewed the benefits of collagen plugs (wound healing, tissue regeneration, and socket stability), and the various indications based on the socket type classification, including Intact buccal bone/thickness (the differences between <1 or >1 thickness) and Buccal bone fenestration or Dehiscence. In brief, with buccal bone thickness of ≥1.0 mm, research interestingly suggests that a collagen plug alone might be sufficient without grafting. It’s only in cases of thickness of <1.0 mm or fenestrations and dehiscences that grafting comes into play. We also mentioned the potential use of PRF with collagen plugs to enhance the performance of the plug. If you are using PRF, you might also be interested in PRF Sticky Collagen Plugs

So when do you use Collagen Plugs for socket preservation and what insights can you share?

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i use collagen plug all the time. but as an occlusal dressing after placing particulates into alveolar sockets. It’s good to know research shows collagen plug alone “might” be sufficient without grafting if the buccal bone is >1mm. which rarely is the case for my patients. Definitely more predictable results using particulates or osteogen biomaterials. but collagen plug is good for controlling hemostatsis for patients on anticoag meds.