Editorial Bioteck

14 September 2026

Use of flexible equine cortical lamina for effective and predictable alveolar preservation

Today we present the results of a randomized pilot clinical study recently published in the Dentistry Journal.
The study evaluated the use of 0.5-mm-thick equine cortical lamina (Osteoxenon®, Flex Cortical Sheet, OSP-OX09) in post-extraction alveolar preservation. The analysis, conducted on 40 post-extraction alveoli, demonstrated that the use of the lamina significantly preserves bone volume compared to spontaneous healing.

Flex Cortical Sheets are distinguished by their defined and uniform thickness, a characteristic that contributes to predictable and reproducible clinical outcomes. Furthermore, the lamina acts as a barrier for up to 6 months, limiting bone resorption and gradually integrating with the patient’s bone, resulting in increased hard tissue thickness and improved aesthetic results.

Five months after extraction, the treated sites showed an average vertical gain of 0.5 mm and a minimal horizontal reduction of 0.2 mm. In contrast, untreated sites showed bone loss of 1.7 mm in height and 2.7 mm in thickness.

Read the full article here!

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