title: Sinus grafting using platelet-rich plasma--initial case presentation.
abstract: Recent research has indicated that an element of the proteins contained in platelet-rich plasma can be utilized to increase the speed of bone deposition and quality of bone regeneration when augmenting edentulous sites for implant placement. The growth factors present in platelet-rich plasma are believed to initiate a sequence of microscopic events that ultimately result in the formation of osseous tissue capable of supporting implants for subsequent prosthetic restoration. This article demonstrates a surgical protocol used to harvest platelet-rich plasma and the manner in which it can be implemented in a clinical procedure for the restoration of partially edentulous patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Implant Dentistry, New York University, New York, USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Torosian
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000379:methods*; D010983:Plateletpheresis; D013917:Thrombin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D006490:Hemostatics; D013917:Thrombin