Platelet Concentrates in Periodontal Regeneration

Platelet contain secretory granules that act as reservoir of growth factors and cytokines which promote healing process. This property of platelets have lead to use of platelet concentrates. Platelet concentrates find numerous applications in periodontics. Periodontal intrabony defects, furcation defects gingival recession are some of the areas where platelet concentrates have enhanced the healing outcomes. In Implantology platelet concentrates are used at various steps like soft and hard tissue augmentation procedures, implant coating etc. In recent times with constant evolution of these platelet concentrates they can be used in various clinical scenarios and aid in a better healing and regeneration of tissues.