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Biomaterials

Biomaterials in craniomaxillofacial surgery – precision meets biocompatibility

Titanium has been the gold standard in CMF osteosynthesis for decades – proven, reliable and indispensable. But every indication, every patient and every surgical challenge is unique. That's why we at KLS Martin are going one step further: With our new biomaterials, we are creating a sensible complement to titanium to enable standardized and individual solutions.

In line with our slogan "Surgical innovation is our passion", we continuously invest in research and development of innovative materials. Our new biomaterials are manufactured under clean room conditions and meet the highest quality standards for medical applications – for safety, biocompatibility and user-friendliness.

Experience the next generation of CMF restoration – with biomaterials from KLS Martin. 

Our biomaterials

Polymers

Resorb x / Resorb xG / Resorb xC

Resorb x / Resorb xG / Resorb xC

In accordance with their basic property as an absorbable implant system, Resorb-x-Implants are biodegraded and excreted in the patient's body. A second operation to remove the implants after fracture healing is therefore usually not necessary.

Features and benefits at a glance

  • Fully absorbable implant system – no second surgery necessary
  • Fixation using state-of-the-art ultrasonic technology
  • Many years of experience

Product portfolio (only standard products)

  • SonicPins Rx®
  • Micro SonicPins Rx®
  • Plates, goils, membranes, alveolar protectors

Choose between three biocompatible material options – for individual solutions with our absorbable implant system:

  • Resorb x: 100% Lactide Acid (PDLLA)
  • Resorb xG: 85% Lactide Acid (PLLA); 15% Poly Glycolic Acid (PGA)
  • Resorb xC: 80% Lactide Acid (PDLLA); 20% Calciumcarbonate
marPOR®

IPS Implants® marPOR

UHMWPE is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene that has been used for many years in medicine for surgical Implants. It is a non-absorbable polymer consisting of open and interconnected pores.

Features and benefits at a glance

  • Lightweight, flexible and stable material with a natural feel
  • Three-dimensional cross-linked pore structure for vascularization, fluid transport and osseointegration
  • Sterile in-house cleanroom production
  • Artifact-free imaging in CT and MRI for precise diagnostics and postoperative control
  • Custom-made implant solution

Product portfolio

IPS®:

  • Cranial implants and onlays
  • Midface implants and onlays
  • Orbital implants
  • Mandible onlays

Standard:

  • Sheets
  • Smart orbital implant
PEEK

PEEK

The high-performance polymer PEEK (polyether ether ketone) combines mechanical robustness, thermal stability and radiological transparency for a wide range of applications.

Features and benefits at a glance

  • Dimensionally stable and lightweight
  • High fatigue resistance for dynamic loads
  • Artifact-free imaging in CT and MRI for precise diagnostics and postoperative control
  • Custom-made implant solution

Product portfolio (exclusively IPS®)

  • Cranial implants and onlays
  • Midface implants and onlays
  • Orbital implants
  • Mandible onlays
     

Ceramics

ß-TCP

ß-tricalcium phosphate

As a bone substitute, ß-TCP offers a slow absorption profile for a smooth remodeling process and vital bone formation.

Features and benefits at a glance

  • Fixation possible with SonicWeld Rx® – fully absorbable implant system
  • Additive in-house cleanroom production – 3D porous structure as a framework for bone ingrowth (osteoblasts)
  • Implant structure similar to the trabecular bone structure with a large contact surface
  • No second surgery necessary

Product portfolio (exclusively IPS®)

  • Implants and onlays for cranium, midface, obita and mandible

Metals

Titan

Titanium

Titanium has been used successfully in craniomaxillofacial surgery for decades – and has established itself as a proven option. With its exceptional biocompatibility, excellent mechanical properties and the ability for permanent Integration into the surrounding tissue, titanium sets the standard in osteosynthesis.

The high strength combined with low weight enables precise and stable fixation of even complex fractures. Titanium is corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic and does not cause artifacts in Imaging – ideal for postoperative control and long-term planning.

Advantages at a glance:

  • Proven over many years – the most widely used material in oral and maxillofacial osteosynthesis
  • Biocompatibility – minimal reactions in the surrounding tissue
  • Very high mechanical stability – for reliable fracture treatment in the load-bearing area
  • A wide range of applications – from traumatology to reconstructive surgery
Magnesium

IPS Implants® Magnesium 

IPS® Magnesium is redefining the future of implant materials in craniomaxillofacial surgery. As a highly innovative magnesium alloy with a specially developed surface modification, it offers a unique combination of mechanical stability and controlled biological degradation.

Thanks to the surface modification, the degradation of the implant is slowed down and controlled in a targeted manner – for optimal adaptation to the patient's healing process. This reduces the risk of complications and eliminates the need for a second operation to remove the implant.

Features and benefits at a glance

  • Innovative surface modification – for controlled, slow degradation
  • High mechanical strength – ideal for the requirements of oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • No follow-up procedures – complete degradation in the body

Publications

Foerster Y, Kesting M, Reinauer F et al. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (marPOR) is a suitable material for the reconstruction of orbital floor fracture defects in human cadavers. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 23, 1646–1652 (2024). doi.org/10.1007/s12663-022-01789-0

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Schönegg D, Essig H, Al-Haj Husain A et al. Patient-specific beta-tricalcium phosphate scaffold for customized alveolar ridge augmentation: a case report. International Journal of Implant Dentistry 10, 21 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-024-00541-2

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Swennen GRJ, Aksu A, Reinauer F, Pottel L, Weinberg Y. Beta-tricalcium phosphate patient-specific gap implants in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: an innovative treatment method to enhance the mandibular border contour. Part 1: concept and workflow. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2025 Jan 22:S0901-5027(25)00004-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2025.01.004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39848893.

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Voss JO, Kasselmann S, Koerdt S, Rendenbach C, Fischer H et al. Treatment options for critical size defects - Comparison of different materials in a calvaria split model in sheep. Biomaterials Advances. 2022 May 136, 212788, doi.org/10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212788

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Weinberg Y, Audino G, Aksu A, Reinauer F, Diez-Fraile A, Swennen GRJ. Beta-tricalcium phosphate patient-specific gap implants in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy: an innovative treatment method to enhance the mandibular border contour. Part 2: accuracy and quantitative assessment. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2025 Jun 27:S0901-5027(25)01326-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2025.06.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40581541.

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