Augma's Bond Apatite is a natural mineral bone regeneration material that does not wash away, unlike synthetic bone materials.

Supplied in an all-in-one syringe that enables immediate dispensing directly into the bone defect, it is incredibly quick and easy to use. Simply depress the plunger to activate the ingredients, dispense it into the defect and apply pressure using a sterile gauze and it's set. The whole process takes literally seconds.

Bond Apatite sets hard, so it won't wash away even in the presence of blood and saliva. And, because it sets hard, there is no need for a membrane which saves additional time and unnecessary expense. There is no need to achieve tension-free closure, this is actually contra-indicated, or even complete primary closure for gaps less than 3 mm. Small dehiscences can be left exposed without any risk of infection or breakdown. Larger dehiscences can be protected by suturing an Augma Shield protective layer over it.

Formed from a patented mixture of biphasic calcium sulphate and hydroxyapatite in a 2:1 ratio, Bond Apatite sets like a cement in the oral cavity, even in the presence of blood and saliva. After a few weeks it transforms into a radiolucent matrix, before calcifying and becoming radiopaque new bone. It produces 90% new bone after three months and over 95% new bone after eight months. Benefits recently challenged by the distributors of a synthetic bone material, but proven histologically correct.

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Full Day Bond Apatite Hands-on Workshops - Bradford, Liverpool and London

Augma are running a Full Day Bone Cement Hands-on Workshop on Saturday 8 June at the Guide Post Hotel in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

It will be presented by Dr Lucio Faria who has been a National and International Speaker for Nobel Biocare since 2011, is a Surgical Master in Regenerative Implant Dentistry and has undertaken extensive postgraduate studies in prosthodontics, bone and soft tissue grafting, and Zygomatic implant surgery and rehabilitation.

Dr Faria will review four of the most common surgical protocols using Bond Apatite bone grafting cement, which sets immediately and is accompanied by minimally invasive surgical procedures that do not require a membrane.

Delegates will receive practical knowledge on how to perform socket grafting without flap reflection, lateral ridge augmentation and augmentation in the aesthetic zone.

The course includes a variety of resources, such as animated videos, recorded live surgery demonstrations and clinical videos. Evidence based data histology shows how following the surgical protocols leads to clinical success and complete bone regeneration for the patient.

The course fee is £195 plus vat (including all course materials and lunch).

Can't wait until June? Augma are running similar courses with Dr Amos Yahav, owner and developer of Augma Bond Apatite, in Liverpool (26 April) and London (27 April).

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3rd International Symposium - Sintra, Portugal

Augma are hosting their 3rd International Symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Resort in Sintra, Portugal, on 26 to 29 September 2024. Penha Longa is located in the district of Lisbon and offers phenomenal 5-star hospitality including spa, indoor and outdoor activities and nine restaurants, three of which hold coveted Michelin stars.

The 3rd Augma International Symposium features a line-up of bone cement speakers from nine countries including Drs Amos Yahav, James B Fine, Jose Camelo Ferreira, Mirela Shveys, Ramiro Zaera Le Gal, Jonathan Abenaim, Damian Dudek, Michael Katzap, Ewa Swiech, Raja Naddaf, Stephane Berg, Lucio Faria, Alexander D. Salvoni, Robert Mogyoros and Omri Rudberg.

The 3rd Augma International Symposium is aimed at providing an upgraded toolkit for bone augmentation across all augmentation procedures, with the ability to connect with fellow clinicians, share ideas and spread them within the Augma community. There will be over ten hands-on workshops to choose from on the 26 September, whilst during the course of the main two-day symposium there will be 16 lectures, culminating in a Gala Event on 28 September.

The AIS Access Package includes access to all the symposium lectures, welcome reception and Gala Event and all meeting lunches and coffee breaks. It is available for the Early Bird rate of 750€, with an additional 50€ discount for Trycare customers.

The AIS Bundle+ Package includes all the features of the AIS Access Package plus three night-stay at the Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Resort and one complimentary hands-on workshop. Limited to the first 100 registrants the Early Bird is 1,750€ with an additional 100€ discount for Trycare customers.

For more information on Augma Bond Apatite, the various UK workshops and 3rd International Symposium contact your local Trycare representative, Denise Law at the Trycare Events Team on 01274 885544 or email .