A new study confirms that the biomaterial Artelon Cosmetic, developed by Artimplant for soft-tissue augmentation in the upper jaw, can be used to successfully treat patients with tissue defects, the company announced.
"Artelon is an interesting material for dental applications," said Bertil Friberg, D.D.S., Ph.D., who conducted the study at the Brånemark Clinic in Gothenburg. "In this particular study, we demonstrated that Artelon Cosmetic integrates well with body tissue and volume augmentation is maintained over time."
However, because Artimplant's core business is orthopedics, the company will not be pursuing dental applications of this product, according to CEO Hans Rosén.
"The results of the study are very encouraging," he said. "[But] Artimplant's operating focus is orthopedics, and consequently we have decided not to expand our own sales in the dental area. We are therefore investigating other business alternatives for Artelon Cosmetic."
The study has been accepted for publication in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research, Artimplant noted.
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