Pascal Valentini, Elena Calciolari, Sebastien Monlezun, Aliye Akcalı, Nikos Donos, Marc Quirynen
After tooth loss in the posterior area of the maxilla, sinus floor elevation is often required to compensate the vertical bone loss due to sinus pneumatization. This narrative review reports on the potential benefits of autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) during this procedure. As for transcrestal approach, APCs have been used as "sole" substitute/graft. However, because of the low number of clinical trials available with PRGF, and even none for PRP, no definitive conclusions can be made regarding their efficacy...
February 16, 2024: Periodontology 2000