Autogenous Platelet Rich Plasma in Healing of Bone Defects

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in regeneration of bone in defects of the oral and maxillofacial region. A comparative nonrandomized study including 40 patients with bony defects of the maxillofacial region was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Patients were divided into two groups: group A received PRP and in group B no graft was used. Postoperatively, the patients were monitored regularly by radiographs to evaluate new bone growth at 1 st , 3 rd and 6 th month clinically and radiographically. Faster bone healing was observed in the patients in whom PRP was used at every follow up. Defects filled with PRP showed comparatively earlier and faster bone regeneration.