PRP vs. BMP (Blood Growth Factors) for Dental Implant Bone Grafts

If you need a bone graft for dental implants, technology from your own body can help.

 

There are a lot of "additives" that can be added to your bone graft.  Some of these additives are scientifically studied and some are just gimmicks. Some may cost you an exorbitant amount of money such as recombinant human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (rhBMP 2) made by Mectron.

 

BMP is something that helps bone grow.  It is not a gimmick.  But why pay for it when your body naturally makes it!  BMP increases the price of dental implant bone grafts by $1500 to $7500, and that is only for the BMP...no bone or implants!

 

BMP sold on the market is made from other human beings.

 

I use a modern and proven additive called PRP..."Platelet Rich Plasma."

 

PRP is made from YOUR OWN BLOOD, not someone elses. I draw a small amount of your blood and separate out the important healing parts by placing it in a medical instrument called a centrifuge.  I usually draw the blood though the same IV that is used for the sedation medications. That way you only have to get one “stick” in the arm.

Your own blood already has BMP (Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP 2)! 

 

PRP is used for more than just dentistry.  Medical doctors and veterinarians use PRP to heal wounds and decrease surgical complications.

 

There are many ways to make PRP, but only one way to get the BMP without damaging it.  Most implant dentists still use an expensive method from 7-10 years ago that does not work well! Many surgeons add $200 - $400 for PRP.

 

I charge $0.

 

PRP makes you heal faster and better so that is why I use it. It is great for sinus lift bone grafts, onlay block bone grafts, bone expansion, extractions, nerve repositioning and everything else!

 

I have an extremely high success rate in rebuilding and transplanting bone for dental implants.  The technique of PRP that I use is safe (it comes from you), effective and free!

Comments

[Ramsey Amin DDS]

Hi Laura,

The BMP you describe is not made by your blood. It is purchased. It is very expensive. You may not need it.

PRP is not BMP.

Are you available to come in for me to look at you?

Ramsey A. Amin, D.D.S.
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology /Implant Dentistry
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Burbank, California
Voted Best Dentist in Burbank -2006, 2008, 2010, 2011
www.burbankdentalimplants.com

[Nancy]

Hi Dr. Admin,

I having 4 missing front teeth and a lot of bone loss around this area. My doctor is going to do bone graft by extracting my own bone in my lower jaw. In addition, he is going to use PRP/BMP which costs more than $3000. Why does the procedure costs so much? He mentioned that he was gonna use my own blood for PRP, but he also said the BMP is expensive and it's needed in my case. I am a little confused by your post. Should those two (PRP, BMP) work together? Or should either of them work along with bone grafting?

Thank you very much for your time!

[Dr. Ramsey Amin]

Hi Laura,

I saw your x-ray.

By just x-ray alone, BMP "may' be a bit overkill in your situation. You have what looks to be a VERY common situation of a failed root canal tooth. Extraction, grafting and implant should be straightforward.

I would have to see you and your evaluate your health to be certain of this.

PRP is only added to a bone graft material. It is usually not used alone.

Dr. Amin

[Laura]

Dear Dr. Amin,

I have been just diagnosed with a condition that require extraction of tooth # 30 and subsequent bone grafting. As much as I would like to promptly attack and resolve the issue, I know nothing about the possible
procedures and have decided to become informed about the most advanced options available.

I was surprised that the PRP BMP technique is
either not offered or deemed 'unenecessary' by most maxillo facial surgeons I consulted with. My gut feeling is that they are either
unfamiliar with it or just do not want to bother as it brings no immediate financial compensation, but it seems to me like the best and healthiest technique out there, which is how I found you.

I read about your PRP BMP technique with great interest and would like to ask you if both can be safely and easily obtained from a small amount of the patient's own blood, does that mean that no foreign bone graft is transplanted into the patient and that it would be a 100% patient bone graft?

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Laura

[Dr. Ramsey Amin]

Hi Laney,

It may be possible for that to work. PRP is used by more than just dentists. It is used for wound care too.

We usually use it with grafts, but it will make any surgery heal well too.