Review Article

Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects Using Bone Morphogenic Protein: Can Growth Factors Replace the Need for Autologous Bone Grafts? A Systematic Review of the Literature

Table 1

Selected articles present in the literature.

AuthorsTitleJournalsYears

Moghadam et al. [16]Successful mandibular reconstruction using a BMP bioimplantThe Journal of Craniofacial Surgery2001
Herford et al. [3]Clinical applications of rhBMP-2 in maxillofacial surgeryJournal of the California Dental Association2007
Clokie and Sándor [17]Reconstruction of 10 major mandibular defects using bioimplants containing BMP-7Journal of the Canadian Dental Association2008
Herford and Boyne [4]Reconstruction of mandibular continuity defects with bone morphogenetic Protein-2 (rhBMP-2)Journal and Maxillofacial Surgery2008
Carter et al. [18]Off-label use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) for reconstruction of mandibular bone defects in humansJournal and Maxillofacial Surgery2008
Herford [1]rhBMP-2 as an option for reconstructing mandibular continuity defectsJournal and Maxillofacial Surgery2009
Glied and Kraut [19]Off-label use of rhBMP-2 for reconstruction of critical-sized mandibular defectsNew York State Dental Journal2010
Herford and Cicciù [15]Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein type 2 jaw reconstruction in patients affected by giant cell tumorThe Journal of Craniofacial Surgery2010