Bone Grafting in Sarasota, FL
Bone Morphogenetic Protein
Bone morphogenetic protein, or BMP, is an advanced grafting option that prompts your own body to grow new bone — often without the need to harvest bone from elsewhere.
The Basics
What is bone morphogenetic protein?
Bone morphogenetic proteins are naturally occurring proteins in the body that signal cells to build new bone. In oral surgery we use a purified, laboratory-produced version — most often BMP-2 — that has been approved for certain grafting procedures. Placed at the site that needs rebuilding, it acts as a powerful biological signal, prompting your own cells to grow fresh, healthy bone. It is frequently used to strengthen the jaw for dental implants and as part of bone grafting treatment.
How It Works
How does BMP work?
Traditional grafting often uses bone taken from another part of your body, which means a second surgical site and a longer recovery. BMP takes a different approach. The protein is applied to a dissolvable collagen sponge or carrier and placed where new bone is needed. There it attracts the body’s own bone-forming cells and switches them on, so your body gradually replaces the carrier with living bone of its own. Because the signal comes from a protein rather than transplanted bone, there’s often no need for a second surgical site at all.
Benefits
Benefits of BMP grafting
- Often eliminates the need to harvest bone from another site
- Avoids a second surgical area, and the discomfort that comes with it
- Stimulates your body to grow strong, natural bone of its own
- Predictable, well-studied results for suitable cases
- Can shorten and simplify the overall treatment process
Is It Right for You?
Is BMP right for me?
BMP is an excellent option for many patients who need bone rebuilt before implant treatment, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone — it isn’t recommended during pregnancy, for certain medical conditions, or in some younger patients. At your consultation, your surgeon will review your health history and 3D imaging and discuss whether BMP, a traditional graft, or another approach will give you the best result. Whatever the plan, our goal is the same: to rebuild your bone safely and set you up for a lasting, healthy smile.
Why Choose Us
Why choose Sarasota Oral & Implant Surgery?
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring both medical and dental training to every procedure, so you get expert diagnosis and comfortable, precise care from consultation to recovery.
- Dual-degree surgeons (DMD and MD) with advanced anesthesia training
- Board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Decades of experience across thousands of successful cases
- 3D imaging and modern technology for precise, predictable results
- A full range of sedation and comfort options
- Convenient locations across the Sarasota area
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BMP safe?
Yes. BMP-2 is a purified protein approved for use in specific grafting procedures and has been extensively studied. Your surgeon will review your medical history to confirm it’s an appropriate option for you.
Does BMP mean I won’t need bone taken from elsewhere?
Often, yes. One of BMP’s main advantages is that it can stimulate new bone growth without harvesting bone from another part of your body — avoiding a second surgical site and the recovery that goes with it.
How long does bone take to grow with BMP?
As with other grafts, the new bone needs several months to mature before it can support an implant. Your surgeon will monitor your healing and confirm when the site is ready.
