Cranio-Oss

Cranio-Oss custom implants are indicated for anatomical reconstructions of bone defects in the area of the cranial vault and face caused by decompressive craniectomy; comminuted fractures and fractures with a loss of bone tissue; bone removal due to a tumour, inflammation, infection or rejection of previously implanted material.

Cranio-Oss custom implants are made from synthetic biomaterials – technically pure titanium (c. p. Ti) or polyether ether ketone (PEEK Optima-LT), using the modern CAD/CAM method. Customization of artificial implants for the specific defect and patient allows us to optimise the treatment of extensive bone defects.

Advantages

• Precise customized geometry created according to the patient’s up-to-date CT data

• Choice of two materials with excellent biocompatibility (Ti, PEEK)

• The supplied implants are complete and finished and do not need to be adjusted during surgery

• Manufactured using modern CAD/CAM technology with five-axis milling

• Highly precise and stable shape

• Maximum surface in contact with the bone – even distribution of load

• Very good esthetic results

Technology

Modern CAD/CAM technology guarantees that the edges of the implant are precisely aligned with the edge of the defective bone and the entire implant has optimum thickness. The implant surface that is in contact with the bone has a special surface to achieve optimum tissue response.

Properties of Cranio-Oss Ti

Technically pure titanium (ISO 5832-2.1993 E: Implants for Surgery, Unalloyed titanium)

• High mechanical strength

• Excellent biocompatibility

• Osteoconductive surface that is in contact with the bone

• Integrated fitting components – high primary stability

• Can be resterilized in an autoclave

• Radiopaque

Properties of Cranio-Oss PEEK

Polyether ether ketone; (ASTM F2026-10: PEEK Polymers for Surgical Implant Applications)

• Mechanical properties similar to bone

• Specific weight similar to bone

• Better biocompatibility than other plastic materials

• Radiolucent

• Can be adjusted during surgery

• Can be resterilized in an autoclave

• Can be fixed with mini splints