Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10:00AM - 12:00PM
M644
Clinical Applications of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (rhBMP-2)
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Robert E. Marx, DDS
Professor of Surgery and Chief, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Dental Medicine
Miami, FL
R. Gilbert Triplett, DDS, PhD
Regents Professor and Chair, Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX
Synopsis
Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein (rhBMP-2) regenerates bone by autoinduction. This new biotechnology reduced the time, morbidity, and the complexity of many bone grafting procedures. Its use in sinus augmentations, alveolar ridge defects, continuity defects, alveolar clefts, and fracture non-unions among others are examples of its clinical applications where bone regeneration has resulted in a functions outcome.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Realize bone regeneration without bone harvesting.
- Expand their bone grafting capabilities.