Why do we use a collagen membrane?
There are a variety of reasons given in the literature for the use of a resorbable membrane in extraction sites. In this video, Dr. Simon discusses his rationale for the use of a resorbable membrane. It may not be the reason you normally would have thought of. What do you think is the main reason to use a resorbable membrane? Do you use bone tacks or titanium screws to keep the membrane in place?
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