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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.Keywords: Fibrin sealants; Platelet growth factors; Platelet rich fibrin; Platelet rich plasma; Wound healing
Year: 2011 PMID: 22379320 PMCID: PMC3177496 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-011-0182-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN: 0972-8270