Characteristics

High porosity – similar to human bone

Enhances blood vessel formation and bone cell migration through the coarse meshed, interconnecting pore system^{1, 2, 3, 4}.

References
¹ Bufler MA, material analysis, department of analytical research, Geistlich Biomaterials, Wolhusen, Switzerland.
² Schafer B, department of core technology, Geistlich Biomaterials, Wolhusen, Switzerland.
³ Berglundh T, Lindhe J: Healing around implants placed in bone defects treated with Bio-Oss®. An experimental study in the dog. Clin Oral Implants Res 1997; 8(2): 117–24.
⁴ Cardaropoli G, et al.: Dynamics of bone tissue formation in tooth extraction sites. An experimental study in dogs. J Clin Periodontol 2003; 30(9): 809–18.

Large internal surface area – similar to human bone

Allows intimate contact with new bone tissue.

Reference
¹ Weibrich, Wagner et al. Mund Kiefer GesichtsChir. 2000

The pore size and thus the associated inner surface areas of bone substitutes influence their in vivo behavior¹.
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High osseoconductivity

Results in predictable bone formation and long-term volume preservation¹.

Reference
¹ Traini T. et al., J Periodontol 78, 2007; 955–961

New bone formation around the Geistlich Bio-Oss® particles (GBO). New bone (NB): dark pink, Geistlich Bio-Oss®. Decalcified histology (Case: Norton M.).

Fine crystalline structure – similar to human bone

Allows integration into the natural bone remodelling process.

Chemical composition – similar to human bone

Results in high tissue compatibility.