Autologous Platelet Concentrates in Dentistry : Science behind the Procedure

ISBN-13: 9783330061286 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 68 str.

Ahmed Gamal

Opis

Regeneration of hard and soft tissue is mediated by a wide range of intra and extracellular events that are controlled by signaling molecules. In the past fewyears, the use of autologous platelet concentrates (PCs) has gained great popularity in a variety of fields such as dentistry, oral surgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, cosmetic and plastic surgery. Platelet concentrate preparations are now considered a life tissue with plenty of elements that could enhance regeneration. Owing to its easy ways of preparations and its low cost it is now a booming area of research and clinical applications. This book provide a simple explanation for different ways of its preparations and biological background behind each type.

O autorze

Dr. Ahmed Yousef Gamal is a professor and Chair of periodontology Department, School of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, with more than 70 international publications related to regenerative periodontal therapies specially growth factors exogenous delivery and endogenous stimulation.