Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a ¨new¨ approach to tissue regeneration and a valuable addition to promote healing in many procedures in dental and oral surgery, especially in aging patients. PRP is a process during which the patient’s own blood is centrifuged. It contains growth factors that influence wound healing, thereby playing an important role in tissue repairing mechanisms.

The use of PRP in dental surgical practice has beneficial outcomes, reducing bleeding and enhancing soft tissue healing and bone regeneration. At the Dr. Marco Muñoz Cavallini International Dental Clinic we have utilized the PRP process for over 15 (fifteen) years and have experienced encouraging results regarding the application of PRP to many dental and oral surgical procedures (i.e. tooth extractions, periodontal surgery and implant surgery).

The use of PRP has also been proposed in the management of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) with the aim of enhancing wound healing and bone maturation. The use of PRP in the alveolar socket after tooth extractions is certainly capable of improving soft tissue healing and positively influencing bone regeneration but the latter effect seems to decrease a few days after the extraction. The combination of necrotic bone curettage and PRP application seem to be encouraging for the treatment of refractory BRONJ, as it has proven successful outcomes with minimal
intrusion.

As PRP is free from potential risks for patients, not difficult to obtain and use, it can be employed as a valid addition in many procedures in oral and dental surgery.

“Medicine looks toward a natural way to heal through the use of PRP”
– Jenny Vrentas: Star Ledger Staff