Ora-Aid : Attachable IntraOral Wound Dressing

There is no difference whatsoever between Ora-Aid and Augma Shield. Augma Shield is simply a private label version of Ora-Aid marketed by Augma Biomaterials. 

Ora-Aid is composed of two layers: a protection layer, and an attachment layer. When the attachment layer dissolves completely with the moisture/saliva in the mouth, the protection layer will fall off automatically. So there is no need to remove the protection layer by force, unless, of course, the protection layer is sutured onto the site (see additional question below concerning suturing).

No, absolutely not. Ora-Aid is NOT a membrane, it’s just an external protector.

Ora-Aid is a wound dressing, adhesive band made of polymer, which contains two layers. The outer layer is a protective layer, and the inner layer turns into an adhesive gel when it comes into contact with blood, saliva, or water. The adhesive layer only lasts up to 6 hours, so if you want the protective layer for a longer duration, you need to secure the Ora-Aid in place using sutures and follow the suture protocol. Please note that the protection layer is non-resorbable, so it will have to be removed if non-resorbable sutures are used, and in case of resorbable sutures, the protection layer will simply fall off, when it is no longer secured.

If you decide to suture the Ora-Aid in place, you must follow the recommended suture protocol, as detailed below and demonstrated in our videos. Please be sure to watch the videos included on this page, to gain a complete understanding of the suture protocol.

When suturing Ora-Aid you should NOT suture the dressing material directly. Instead secure the Ora-Aid patch with a cross horizontal mattress suture over the material, as shown below.

Please watch our videos for a better demonstration of the suture technique.

If Ora-Aid did not stick well or fell off too quickly the mostly likely explanation is that it was attached incorrectly to the surface of the wound or the affected area. Please be sure to follow the directions exactly.

Briefly, be sure to first cut the Ora-Aid into the proper shape and size for the specific wound.

Additionally, please note that although Ora-Aid requires some moisture for attachment, too much moisture will effect adhesion. So in the case, of excessive moisture, try to remove it by using a gauze on the wound.

After checking the suitability of the wound area, place the Ora-Aid on the wound per the instructions and be sure to press it ~5 to 10 seconds on the wound to create a strong adhesion. Additionally, we recommend to always attach Ora-Aid to hard tissue. If you only attach it to soft tissue, it may not last long or adhere properly, due to the movement of soft tissue muscle.

In general, Ora-Aid adheres for approximately  6 hours. However, the exact time depends on the area of attachment and the particular circumstances.

The adhesive side is composed of a water soluble polymer. The protection side consists of a water-insoluble polymer. Specifically, Ora-Aid is made from polymeric materials including Hydroxyethyl cellulose. A full listing of the materials can be found in the original FDA Filing.

Yes. In general, Ora-Aid is meant to stay on the site for around 6 hours. It's main purpose is to. However, Ora-Aid can certainly be used to protect the site for a longer period of time. If you require a longer attachment time, you should suture the Ora-Aid on the wound, being sure to follow the recommended suture protocol. Please see the question above about suturing.

Coe-Pak (TM) is the most widely used non-eugenol periodontal dressing. Coe-Pak has excellent adhesive properties and is a good dressing. However, Coe-Pak has the following limitations: it has a poor appearance, is bulky, and has a ill-defined setting time. To overcome these problems, Ora-Aid was developed. As opposed to Coe-Pack, Ora-Aid requires no mixing, adheres almost immediately to the wound site, and is clear and thin. Is sum, Ora-Aid is easier and simpler to use than Coe-Pak, provides better esthetics, and requires no mixing or setting time.

Yes. Please follow these links to download the studies:

Effects of a Topically Applied Oral Wound Dressing Film on Intra-oral Wound Healing in Rabbits (Conclusion: The Oral Wound Dressing film treatment promoted wound healing in the oral mucosa by accelerating wound closure and reconstruction.)

A clinical study on the effect of attachable periodontal wound dressing on postoperative pain and healing (Conclusion: According to the results of this study, patients who received attachable periodontal wound dressing reported less postoperative pain, bleeding, and dietary discomfort. There was no statistical significance related to the use of wound dressing with burning sensation and hypersensitivity.)

Yes. You can access the FDA 510-K letter here: Ora-Aid FDA Filing.