Cytoflex® Tef-Guard® is a non-resorbable membrane for use as a space-making barrier in guided tissue regeneration procedures. Composed of a proprietary micro-porous polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) thin film, Cytoflex® Tef-Guard® has a surface texture and porosity suitable for adhesion of host cells to the material while blocking passage and integration of bacteria within the interstices of the material. The supple membrane conforms easily to tissue contours, and yet offers sufficient stiffness to maintain a space over the bony defect. The micro porous surface is designed to improve flap attachment but prevent tissue and bacteria ingrowth. Cytoflex® Tef-Guard® is for use as a barrier membrane for guided tissue regeneration procedures. Composed of a proprietary micro-porous polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), the textured version of Cytoflex® Tef-Guard® has superficial macro texture overlapping the micro pore texture on both surfaces. The cellular level micro texture is invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen at high magnifications. The macro texture provides additional grips for flap attachment.
A sterile non-bioabsorbable material intended to be used to aid in the regeneration of tooth support, lost due to periodontal disease or trauma, by acting as a barrier to prevent the down-growth of soft tissue (connective tissue and epithelial cells) into the underlying bone during the healing period. It is a pliable synthetic polymer material that is held in place between soft tissue and bone [e.g., with ligatures, sutures, or pins (may be attached/included)] and applied during periodontal flap surgery and other guided bone regeneration (GBR) and guided tissue regeneration (GTR) surgical procedures. A plasticizer to soften the membrane may be included. This is a single-use device.
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