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World J Clin Cases. May 16, 2017; 5(5): 159-171
Published online May 16, 2017. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i5.159
Published online May 16, 2017. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v5.i5.159
Evolution, current status and advances in application of platelet concentrate in periodontics and implantology
Amit Arvind Agrawal, Department of Periodontics, MGV’s KBH Dental College and Hospital, Maharashtra 422002, India
Author contributions: Agrawal AA contributed all to this paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Agrawal AA declares no conflict of interest related to this publication.
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Correspondence to: Amit Arvind Agrawal, MDS, MPhil, Professor, Department of Periodontics, MGV’s KBH Dental College and Hospital, Nasik, Maharashtra 422002, India. agrodent@rediffmail.com
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Received: September 12, 2016
Peer-review started: September 13, 2016
First decision: October 21, 2016
Revised: January 29, 2017
Accepted: February 28, 2017
Article in press: March 2, 2017
Published online: May 16, 2017
Peer-review started: September 13, 2016
First decision: October 21, 2016
Revised: January 29, 2017
Accepted: February 28, 2017
Article in press: March 2, 2017
Published online: May 16, 2017
Core Tip
Core tip: Platelets concentrates are known to be a rich source of growth factors with added antimicrobial efficacy due to incorporations of leukocytes. But does that mean that platelets or platelet poor/depleted plasma do not have any antimicrobial role? Are the mixed results reported in the literature due to deviations from the manufacturing protocols and nomenclature of platelet concentrates (PC)? Does technical factors related to centrifuge speed, time, temperature, vibrations, resonance, etc., affect the biological quality of the resultant platelet concentrate? A thorough knowledge evolution, preparation and applications of various PC will help clinicians to use this arsenal more efficiently.