Platelet-rich plasma is an autologous source of platelet-derived growth factor and transforming growth factor beta that is obtained by sequestering and concentrating platelets by gradient density centrifugation. This technique produced a concentration...
Platelet-rich plasma is an autologous source of platelet-derived growth factor and transforming growth factor beta that is obtained by sequestering and concentrating platelets by gradient density centrifugation. This technique produced a concentration of human platelets of about 338% and identified platelet-derived growth factor and transforming growth factor beta within them. The additional amounts of these growth factors obtained by adding platelet-rich plasma to grafts evidenced increased radiographic maturation rate that of grafts without platelet-rich plasma.
We have used platelet-rich plasma for bone garft, especially allobone graft, at implant surgery and sinus lift procedure. About 2 months after implantation & sinus lift procedure, panoramic view was taken an evaluated radiopacity that was one of method for bone formation. Relatively good bone formation was seen. We introduce new method of clinical using platelet-rich plasma for bone garft.