title: Platelet-rich plasma and bone graft materials: a review and a standardized research protocol.
abstract: Since the introduction of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), several authors (clinicians and researchers) have investigated its efficacy using different bone grafting materials. There have been various research protocols and different types of clinical cases. This position paper suggests a standardized research protocol for the use of, and evaluation of PRP and bone grafts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX 78229, USA. edgargrageda@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Edgar
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grageda
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000737:chemistry; D001861:Bone Regeneration / Q000187:drug effects*; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D018865:Dental Research / Q000379:methods*; D005782:Gels; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D005782:Gels; D006133:Growth Substances