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This page gives you quick answers to frequently asked questions!
This page gives you quick answers to frequently asked questions!
Yes. Resorb x® is comprised of equal parts of poly D and L lactides without any additives. These are molecular chains of lactic acid, which also naturally exist in the human body. Their decomposing behaviour is both clinically and histologically well-documented. Due to the retention of water from surrounding body fluid, the long polymer chains are split, the components are metabolically converted into H20 and CO2 and eliminated naturally.
Completely reliable. The primary stability of PDLLA is maintained over a period of eight to ten weeks sufficient time for the graft to fuse with the supporting bone. Subsequently, the actual resorption process begins, which is completely concluded after about six months. This is therefore at a time when the augmented alveolar ridge has gained sufficient stability, making prosthetic restoration of the implant possible.
Definitely not. The heat generated by the SonicWelder Rx via the sonotrode is only brief and only affects the SonicPins Rx®, which thereby liquefy, penetrate the bone cavities and return there to a solid state. There is neither occurrence of irritation of the soft tissue nor bone damaging consecutive reactions.
No. The treatment is neither painful nor are complications expected. On the contrary, the rate of complication is significantly lower than for other methods like, for example, bone block augmentation, which creates additional traumatization due to bone block extraction and usually includes a second surgical procedure when the graft is fixed with titanium pins.
No, on the contrary: the SonicWeld Rx® augmentation is particularly gentle for patients and simple for the user. The simple fact that secondary surgical procedures are not required in comparison to bone block augmentation make this technique time-saving, and due to the use of resorbable materials, anchoring and implementation of the membrane, it can be done significantly faster in contrast to other methods.
First of all, please check whether all components are connected. If the sonotrode is detached, please retighten it with the open-end wrench. If any components are defective, please get in touch with us: Tel. +49 7461 706-343.
This noise is caused by residual moisture or condensate at the contact points. It will disappear in the course of normal use. It is important to know that it does not affect the function of the SonicWeld Rx®.
Please check whether the sonotrode tip is compressed or bent. In this case, the sonotrode tip needs to be exchanged. Please get in touch with us.
When used properly, this is not possible. This may occur, however, if the sonotrode tip is bent. In this case, we recommend that the tip be exchanged. If the pin is generally deformed or the sonotrode cannot be detached without residues, then the application time of the sonotrode might have been too long at the selected energy level. In this case, please release the adhesion by axial turns. Please observe the cool-off time!
Of course. Please refer to the chapter "Replacement of parts" in the operating manual of your unit. Since the lighting has no influence on the function of the ultrasound generator, you can simply continue working provided that the lighting conditions permit to do so.