The Use of Platelet Rich Plasma with Growth Factors (Autologous Platelet Gel) to Enhance Hard and Soft Tissue Healing and Maturation in the Reconstruction of the Maxillary Pneumatized Sinus

Summary: The use of both Platelet Rich and Platelet Poor Plasma in sinus grafting procedures is an efficient way to stimulate the hard tissue mineralization rate of the grafted sinus by the local delivery of growth factors to all regions of the graft within the sinus cavity. In addition, the benefits of tissue regeneration obtained by the Platelet Rich Plasma, and its growth factor delivery, allow for an increased rate of maturation of the soft (connective and gingival) tissues. Also, the ease of handling of the graft complex is a great benefit in the application of surgical technique. As applications of the PRP procedure continue to expand, the great benefit that the localized delivery of growth factors provides will become ever more valuable to the periodontal, oral surgical or implant surgeon.