Platelet concentrates effect on bone regeneration in dental surgery: A narrative review

Abstract

Platelet concentrates, which are enriched with growth factors are well-known to boost the healing process and have started to be in trend and utilized clinically in periodontal surgical procedures. Its autologous nature provides an advantage to the patients as it reduces treatment cost and minimizes the risk of cross-infection. Despite its exclusive application in promoting healing, there is data paucity on the role of platelet concentrates on bone regeneration. Therefore, this review aims to explore the potential bone regenerative effect of platelet concentrates that would be beneficial as one of the alternative options in periodontal regenerative procedures. Even though the application of platelet concentrates has shown promising outcomes, there is a need for further studies to discover the potential of platelet concentrates in bone regeneration.

Keywords

• Bone regeneration
• Concentrated growth factor
• Platelet concentrate
• Platelet rich fibrin
• Platelet rich plasma