From the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – May 7, 2011 Olufemi K. Ogundipe, Vincent I. Ugboko and Folusho J. Owotade Purpose This investigation assesses the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel on postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus as well as healing and bone regeneration potential on mandibular third molar extraction sockets. Patients and Methods A … Read more
The intent of this new phase of the MOUTHING OFF BLOG is to make it more and more visual and graphic with images, video clips and animations. A friend from St. Louis, Dr. William Cohen, shared this with an implant forum. Bill completes a maxillary sinus lift and simultaneous dental implant placement (Ankylos C/X) utilizing … Read more
Posted by Dr. Todd Welch on Jan 8, 2011 in Oral Surgery The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation,according to an article in the Journal of Oral Implantology. When a tooth is removed, poor healing can lead to excessive bone loss in the jaw that can delay tooth replacement, require … Read more
A Feasibility of Useful Cell-Based Therapy by Bone Regeneration with Deciduous Tooth Stem Cells, Dental Pulp Stem Cells, or Bone-Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Clinical Study Using Tissue Engineering Technology Yamada Y, Nakamura S et al…..March 8, 2010This study investigated the effect of bone regeneration with dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), deciduous tooth stem cells … Read more