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Located inside the St. Luke’s building near the local urgent care facility.

Located inside the St. Luke’s building near the urgent care facility.

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Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Bone-Grafting Treatment

Bone morphogenetic proteins are signaling proteins involved in bone formation. A manufactured BMP product may be considered as one component of selected bone-grafting procedures.
BMP is not a standalone treatment and is not used for every graft. Dr. Maryann L. Udy will explain the proposed product, why it is being considered, the grafting goal, alternatives, and the consent information for your procedure.
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Dental implant consultation discussing jawbone health and bone grafting options

How BMP Fits Into a Bone-Grafting Plan

BMP can be placed with a carrier material in a prepared surgical site to support the body’s bone-forming process. The surgical design still needs stable space, blood supply, protection of the graft, and appropriate follow-up.

The decision is specific to the defect and planned reconstruction. It does not eliminate healing time or guarantee graft or implant success.

Questions to Review Before Treatment

Ask which BMP product is planned, where it will be placed, why it is preferred for the case, and what alternatives are available. Tell our office about pregnancy, cancer history, allergies, medications, and other health conditions that may affect surgical planning.
During consent, Dr. Udy will review expected swelling, postoperative care, and risks specific to the product. Follow the instructions provided for the underlying grafting procedure and call our office with questions about healing.
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Follow-Up After BMP-Assisted Grafting

Protect the graft according to the instructions for diet, hygiene, medication, activity, and temporary appliances. Keep the follow-up appointments even if the site feels comfortable, because the next treatment phase is based on examination and, when needed, imaging.
Call our office if symptoms worsen unexpectedly or do not match the instructions you received. Do not change prescribed medication or graft-care directions without speaking with Dr. Udy or the clinician who prescribed the medication.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)

No. It is a biologic material that may be used within a larger grafting procedure. The graft design can also include a carrier, membrane, or other material.
No. Dr. Udy considers it only when it serves a specific reconstructive goal.
Healing varies with the defect, procedure, health factors, and what Dr. Udy sees at follow-up. BMP does not create a single predictable timeline.

Questions About Bone-Grafting Materials?

Call Northwest Oral Surgeons at 636-978-6967 with questions about BMP or another grafting material discussed during your consultation.
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