title: A comparative evaluation of healing with a computed tomography scan of bilateral periapical lesions treated with and without the use of platelet-rich plasma.
abstract: Periradicular surgery aims to achieve complete wound healing and regeneration of the periodontal unit. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a platelet concentrate that is widely used to promote tissue healing, and bone induction through its various growth factors has been used in this study. This case report describes the use of PRP unilaterally in a bilateral periapical lesion in the same patient. The site treated with PRP showed better healing than the untreated site. This was confirmed with computed tomography (CT) scan readings. It was hypothesized that PRP could promote tissue regeneration and alveolar bone repair.
authors: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K. M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University, Baroda, India. bruhvip@yahoo.com
authors: Bruhvi
authors: B
authors: Parikh
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Navin
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Vaishali
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010486:Periapical Tissue / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing