Bone Growth Factor Enhancers ; Platelet Derived Growth Fators (GEM 21), Emdogain
Bone morphogenetic protein is an isolated protein that induces specific cells in our body to form new cartilage and bone. During surgery, the BMP is soaked onto and binds with a collagen sponge. The sponge is then designed to resorb, or disappear, over time. As the sponge dissolves, the bone morphogenetic protein stimulates the cells to produce new bone. The BMP also goes away once it has completed its task of jump-starting the normal bone healing process.
Since there is no need to harvest bone from the patients’ hip for BMP, recipients were spared donor site pain. Complications from the graft harvest site are also eliminated with the use of bone morphogenetic protein.
Dr. Di Vincenzo or Dr. Lefkowitz are happy to discuss all grafting options with you at the time of consultation.
GEM 21S® growth-factor enhanced matrix combines a bioactive protein – highly purified rhPDGF-BB – with an osteoconductive matrix, ß-TCP.
GEM 21S® is the only dental therapy containing PDGF, one of the main growth factors found in the human body and well known for its role in wound healing. GEM 21S® growth-factor enhanced matrix is indicated to treat the following periodontally related defects: intrabony periodontal defects; furcation periodontal defects; and gingival recession associated with periodontal defects.
Emdogain is FDA approved, Class III medical device that is intended as an adjunct to periodontal surgery for topical application onto exposed root surface to treat infrabony defects resulting from bone loss support due to moderate or severe periodontitis. Emdogain is a resorbable, implantable material that consists of hydrophobic enamel matrix proteins, which are delivered to the defect and root surface via a gel consisting of propylene glycol alginate. The proteins precipitate onto the root surface and have been shown to predictably form acellular cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Emdogain is resorbed within two weeks of application.
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The practice is both kind and knowledgeable I their are of expertise
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Each visit, everyone has been helpful, informative, and comforting!
- Raya L
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From the first call to schedule an appointment, to the initial greeting at the dental office, to the X-ray, ct scan, consultation, to the dental implant installation, everyone from Cory, Lauren, Dental Asst. V., Dr E. J. Chang and all are professional and caring. Experience was good, dental office team welcomed me, my questions were all answered and I felt at ease. I look forward to my follow post op visits. Thank you!
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The staff and doctors are the absolute best!
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Very friendly staff . Easy to make an appointment.
- Richard M
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Dr Edward Chang handled my gum replacement surgery with great proficiency. He fully explained the procedure and aftercare. Each time he saw me, he asked if I had any questions and made sure that I was thoroughly satisfied with his explainations. He even called to check up on me the evening after the surgery. I experienced no pain and the procedure was a complete success. I am extremely happy with the results and I highly reccommend Dr Chang.
- Moira B
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Love this place very happy
- William P
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I’m extremely afraid of dentists however I felt comfortable and had a good experience
- Habeeb M
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Dr Chang is very capable and pleasant and explains the procedure, step by step.
- Olajide B
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Wonderful staff, from the Periodontist (Dr. Chang) to the assistants and office staff. Can’t say enough about this team of professionals, very caring.
- Janet P
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Fantastic, calming and helpful experience
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Excellent service both with treatment and staff
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I just have to express my recent experience with a dreaded visit. My dentist requested I remove two posts and three roots before my new bridge is made. He HIGHLY recommended an appointment with Dr. David J. Lefkowitz in Jersey City. First call was answered by a calm and gracious woman who tried to put me at ease.The day arrived for the procedure and I cannot express how I was treated. His assistant made me feel at ease and Dr. Lefkowitz was so caring , gentle and made me feel so calm and in great hands. I cannot express what a wonderful experience I had. His staff is outstanding and he exceeds the best . I highly recommend Dr. Lefkowitz and his wonderful staff to everyone. A thankful patient, Lorraine D.
- Lorraine D
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My two visits have more than met my expectations. Cori (I'm not sure if that's her name) at the front desk was very helpful when I had to change my appointment and is always friendly and competent. Dr. Lefkowitz and the rest of the staff are first rate.
- Caroline K
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The best experience at a dental office I have ever had. Everyone is always professional. The procedure I had done was quick and painless.
- Julia
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I have been very unfortunate when i comes to my teeth. I have had so many oral surgeries, extractions, and implants. I think the implants outnumber my regular teeth. This was my first visit here. Not only did they do an evaluation but they were even able to fit me in and do 2 extractions and bone grafts. This was the absolute best experience I have ever had with any oral surgeon in my life. Dr Strauss is amazing. I felt absolutely nothing at all. Completely painless. On top of that... no bleeding or swelling. I didn't know that was possible. It's like no work was done at all. Only took Advil 2 times and honestly it was because I was afraid I was going to have pain. I am a very happy patient. 10 stars.
- Mike K