title: Platelet-rich growth factor in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: Platelet-rich growth factor is an innovative regenerative therapy used to promote hard and soft tissue healing. It involves the application of autologous platelet-leukocyte-rich plasma containing growth factors and thrombin directly to the site of treatment. It is the intrinsic growth factors released by activated platelets which are concentrated in a topical gel formula. Clinically, it is an affordable treatment with potentially broad spectrum of applications in maxillofacial surgery especially in the treatment of complex or refractory wounds. The present article reviews its various applications not only in the specialization of oral and maxillofacial surgery but also in regenerative medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Uma Shanker
authors.initials: US
authors.lastname: Pal
authors.forename: Shadab
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohammad
authors.forename: Rakesh K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Somdipto
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Nimisha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Mayank
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: Alveolar clefts; bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw; bone healing; nerve regeneration; platelet rich growth factors