title: Platelet concentrates: past, present and future.
abstract: Platelets play a crucial role in hemostasis and wound healing, platelet growth factors are well known source of healing cytokines. Numerous techniques of autologous platelet concentrates have been developed and applied in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This review describes the evolution of the first and second generation of platelet concentrates (platelet rich plasma and platelet rich fibrin respectively) from their fore runner-fibrin sealants.
authors.forename: Shobha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prakash
authors.forename: Aditi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thakur