PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
The membrane is convenient to use due to its physical and mechanical properties:
- It does not always require additional fixation due to its high hydrophilicity.
- It has high tensile strength and thread cutting strength.
- Tightly stabilizes the graft even of a small volume. The membrane acts as an exoskeleton and protects the augment from ingrowth of the mucosa. When exposed, the membrane is not infected, the tissues heal by secondary intention.