title: Implant treatment and the role of platelet rich plasma.
abstract: Implant supported restorations have become and continue to be a very popular clinical option for patients who are either partially or completely edentulous. This article, the third in a series dealing with implant dentistry, describes the role of platelet rich plasma as an adjunct to help with the healing process following tooth extraction, socket preservation, and, ultimately, replacement with implant supported restorations. A clinical case is used to illustrate surgical options available in the restoration of the posterior partially edentulous maxilla.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. vjohn@iupui.edu
authors.forename: Vanchit
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gossweiler
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D015519:Bone Density; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015921:Dental Implants; D005260:Female; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000503:physiopathology; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants; D006133:Growth Substances; C403137:PepGen P-15