FAQs - Veterinarians
What are Orepair™ osseogranules?
Orepair™ osseogranules are a porous, osteoconductive bone-derived material with a carbonate apatite structure that is very similar to that found in natural bone.
Why should I use Orepair™ osseogranules?
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Osseogranules are sterilely packaged as 0.25 cc of granules in a specially designed, convenient, single use 1 cc syringe
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They have a carbonate apatite mineral structure
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superior to hydroxyapatite as an osteoconductive material
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remodeling profile more similar to natural bone
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Their rough surface enhances cell adhesion and osteogenesis
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Osseogranules have a favorable 3D structure for bone regeneration
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the small sized granules (0.25 – 1 mm) easily pack into small target spaces and adapt to the surface contours of the space
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they are highly porous with more void space than other bone-derived mineral products which provides more room for cellular ingrowth, enhancing vascularization and osteogenesis
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How are Orepair™ osseogranules delivered?
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Sterilely packaged as 0.25 cc of granules in a specially designed 1 cc syringe in a convenient peel-open, single use pack
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Granules are wet directly in the syringe with the user’s liquid of choice (e.g. saline, blood, antibiotic solution, etc.)
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tip of the syringe is covered with a perforated cap and functions to hold the granules in the syringe while the desired wetting liquid is drawn up
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Excess liquid is expelled through the cap, the cap is removed, and the wet granules (paste-like consistency) are placed into the target space with the syringe
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Granules should be covered with a tissue flap, collagen membrane, or similar structure in order to keep them in place
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This controlled method of delivery keeps the granules and their wetting liquid in the desired target space, unlike bone graft materials which are loose in their packaging and can end up getting into undesired spaces.
FAQs - Pet Owners
Why does my dog or cat need to have a tooth extracted?​
Sometimes, your pet can have dental problems such as an infection that is tooth-related, periodontal disease, tooth-related pain such as a crack or abscess, or some other oral disease that can’t be effectively controlled by some other means. If they do, your veterinarian or veterinary dentist might recommend extraction as the best course of action to treat your pet.
What happens if my dog or cat needs to have a tooth extracted?​
Due to differences in jaw anatomy between humans and dogs and cats, it is often more difficult to extract a pet tooth than a human tooth. In most cases following extraction, the tooth socket is closed with stitches in order to keep food out. However, there is still an empty tooth socket underneath.
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Our product, Orepair™ osseogranules, can easily be used to fill the empty tooth socket and stimulate new bone formation there, resulting in a more rapid reestablishment of quality bone in your pet’s jaw. If your veterinarian or veterinary dentist chooses, our osseogranules can be wet with an antibiotic solution before they are put into the tooth socket in order to help clear up any existing infection or with another medicine that will help your pet.