Bone Morphogenic Protein, or BMP, is a patented product made by Medtronic.  Through the use of DNA technology, they have manufactured the BMP molecule that exists in the human body.  This molecule induces cells in our body to form new cartilage and bone.  In the past, bone was harvested from the hip or jawbone.  BMP often eliminates the need for a donor site, and the accompanying complications that may arise.

BMP comes in a liquid form that is then sprayed onto a spongy material.  This “collagen sponge” is placed where bone is needed. In six months, the patient’s body will grow bone into the area.  The sponge gradually dissolves, and the BMP molecule goes away once it has completed the job of “jump starting” the normal bone healing process. Implants can then be placed into this newly formed bone, which has the patient’s DNA makeup, is healthy, and has a great blood supply.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS FOR BONE GRAFTING
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Huntley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctors Conlon, Bruksch, Ozment, Richard, Fay and Schmidt

11650 S. Route 47
Huntley, IL  60142
Phone: 847-669-2900
FAX: 847-669-2620

Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – noon

Hours may vary occasionally due to hospital surgery and emergencies.

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