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Bone morphogenic protein is an isolated protein that induces specific cells in our body to form new cartilage and bone. During the procedure, the BMP is soaked onto and binds with a collagen sponge. The sponge is then designed to resorb, or disappear, over time. As the sponge dissolves, the bone morphogenic protein stimulates the cells to produce new bone. The BMP also goes away once it has completed its task of jump starting the normal bone healing process.
Since there is no need to harvest bone from the patients’ hip for BMP, recipients were spared donor site pain. Complications from the graft harvest site are also eliminated with the use of bone morphogenic protein.
Dr. Johnson would be happy to discuss all grafting options with you at the time of consultation.
Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is an isolated protein that induces specific cells in your body to form new cartilage and bone. During surgery, Dr. Johnson soaks the BMP onto a collagen sponge that binds with the protein. As the sponge gradually dissolves over time, the BMP stimulates your cells to produce new bone tissue. Once the protein completes its task of jump-starting the normal bone healing process, it naturally disappears from your body, leaving behind newly formed bone.
The primary advantage of BMP is eliminating the need to harvest bone from your hip or another donor site, sparing you from additional surgery and donor site pain. This significantly reduces overall discomfort and recovery time. Using BMP also eliminates potential complications associated with graft harvest sites, such as infection, prolonged pain, or nerve damage. The procedure is less invasive, requires only one surgical site, and provides predictable bone regeneration results, making it an attractive option for many patients requiring bone grafting procedures.
The bone regeneration process with BMP occurs gradually over several months. As the collagen sponge dissolves, the bone morphogenetic protein continuously stimulates your cells to produce new bone tissue. The timeline varies depending on the location and extent of bone needed, but most patients see significant bone formation within three to six months. Dr. Johnson monitors your progress through follow-up appointments and imaging to ensure proper bone development. Once the BMP completes its role in initiating bone healing, your body’s natural processes continue building strong, healthy bone.
Yes, bone morphogenetic protein is safe and widely used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Johnson has extensive experience using BMP for various procedures requiring bone regeneration, including dental implant site preparation, ridge augmentation, and sinus lifts. The protein is biocompatible, meaning your body accepts it naturally without rejection. During your consultation, Dr. Johnson thoroughly reviews your medical history to ensure BMP is appropriate for your specific situation and discusses all grafting options available, helping you make an informed decision about your treatment.
BMP is commonly used in procedures requiring significant bone regeneration, including dental implant site preparation when inadequate bone exists, sinus lift procedures to create sufficient bone for upper jaw implants, ridge augmentation to rebuild bone lost due to tooth extraction or periodontal disease, and jaw reconstruction following trauma or pathology. Dr. Johnson evaluates your specific needs during consultation and determines whether BMP is the optimal choice for your procedure. He discusses all available grafting options, explaining the benefits and considerations of each approach for your unique situation.