Consider using growth factors in dental and periodontal care
Growth factors have shown potential to enhance bone healing and implant stability. These agents promote osteoblast activity, angiogenesis and matrix formation, accelerating peri-implant bone regeneration. One example is rhPDGF-BB, which helps gum and bone cells move to the damaged area. It’s approved in the US, Canada, and Taiwan for regenerating tissue and treating gum recession.
The growth factors used in dental care to help rebuild lost tissues from gum disease and to make gum and bone regeneration more predictable in dental treatments include recombinant human (rh) platelet-derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB) and rh fibroblast growth factor-2 (rhFGF-2).
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