Extracting teeth is relatively easy, but sealing the hole left behind and encouraging healing can be difficult. These tooth extraction kits come with collagen wound dressings that aid in this healing process. This material won’t stick to surgical instruments and can be applied to bleeding areas. Collagen wound dressings are absorbed by the body over time, creating a seal that promotes recovery and won’t need to be removed once the area is healed. Collagen plugs are pliable enough to be pushed into hollow spaces, while pericardium membranes add support when the buccal wall is missing.
The collagen used in these products is sourced from bovine Achilles tendons. The cows used are from New Zealand, a country that has never had a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.