title: Applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in contemporary pediatric dentistry.
abstract: Current evidence and understanding of bone science recognize the pivotal role of growth factors in all the aspects of bone grafting and regeneration. Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) is one of the richest sources of growth factors to enhance bone regeneration. The present article aims to highlight the basic mechanisms involved in the successful use of PRP and its clinical applications in Pediatric dentistry based on our case-reports citing its use for bone grafting in young children. With pertinence to its current advantages and recent applications, PRP could soon prove to be an invaluable tool for pediatric dental surgeons worldwide.
authors.affiliation: College of Dental Sciences, Davanagere, 577 004 Karnataka, India. drshashikiran@yahoo.com
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Shashikiran
authors.forename: V V Subba
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Yavagal
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zakirulla
mesh_terms: D001792:Blood Platelets; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010949:Plasma; D017713:Platelet Transfusion