Treatment of localized aggressive periodontitis with platelet-rich plasma and bone allograft. Clinical case report

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Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as an alternativein periodontal therapy. Presently, there is an evidence-basedlearning curve showing a first stage when it was used as cementing biomaterial as well as bone tissue regeneration stimulant. In a secondcurrent stage based and substantiated on biological evidence,it is applied for soft tissue wounds healing. This has elicited great expectations in several medical specialties, including dentistry.Method: The case here presented is of a healthy, non-smoker, 29year old female patient who attended the Graduate and Research School, National School of Dentistry, National University of Mexico(UNAM). Diagnosis emitted was localized aggressive periodontitis. After phase I, the patient was subjected to fl ap surgery with PRPand bone allograft. Results: The patient was assessed 6 and 12months after treatment. Based on the six maintenance parameters established by Drs. Lang and Tonetti, she was classified as presenting low risk of periodontal disease recurrence. Conclusions:Today’s clinical operator increasingly understands the need of making decisions based upon scientific evidence. To the present datewe recognize that it is biologically possible for a higher platelet concentrationto foster healing.