Open AccessPlatelet Concentrates: A New Alternative to Bone Regeneration
Author(s) -
Shruti Chhabra,
Naveen Chhabra,
Puja Vaid
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of experimental dental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-1706
pISSN - 2278-1692
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10029-1052
Subject(s) - regeneration (biology) , platelet , platelet concentrate , angiogenesis , wound healing , medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , surgery , biology , immunology
Platelets significantly promote soft and hard tissue healing owing to the abundance of growth factors present in them. These growth factors enhance the rate of wound healing by aiding in cell proliferation, differentiation, chemotaxis and angiogenesis. Thus using platelet concentrates is a simple way of enriching a natural blood clot with growth factors. The objective of this review article is to discuss the evolution of different platelet concentrates and their clinical implications. How to cite this article Chhabra S, Chhabra N, Vaid P. Platelet Concentrates: A New Alternative to Bone Regeneration. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2013;2(2):118-121.