Osteoarthritis is a common disease that can cause severe pain and dysfunction in any joint,
including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is an important …

Presently, there is a high paucity of bone grafts in the United States and worldwide.
Regenerating bone is of prime concern due to the current demand of bone grafts and the …

In recent years, several types of platelet concentrates have been investigated and applied in
many fields, particularly in the musculoskeletal system. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an …

Purpose Emerging evidence has suggested that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) might be of
assistance in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the joints. The aim of the present …

Human bone is a tissue with a fairly remarkable inherent capacity for regeneration; however,
this regenerative capacity has its limitations, and defects larger than a critical size lack the …

When the concept of platelet rich fibrin was established almost 20 years ago, it was simply a
means to provide a more natural way to bring blood-derived growth factors and …

This systematic review aimed to investigate whether intra-articular injections of platelet-rich
plasma (PRP) are beneficial for the treatment of degenerative temporomandibular disorders …

Purpose To review the basic science studies on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for cartilage and
determine whether there has been an improvement in methodology and outcome reporting …

Purpose To compare the long-term clinical and radiologic outcomes of temporomandibular
joint osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) treated with arthrocentesis plus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) …

Background: The aims of this narrative review were to examine up-to-date literature in order
to evaluate the effectiveness of arthrocentesis or injections with platelet-rich plasma in …