The Power Within Platelet-Rich Plasma and its Healing Potential

Science has evolved over the years tremendously, providing several innovative methods and procedures for optimal oral health and wellness. Healing is crucial during the recovery period after any procedure or treatment. Accelerating healing can shorten your recovery time. 

PRP therapy, also known as platelet-rich plasma, is one such innovative technology offered at the dental clinic Manassas, VA. This modern technique elevates your body’s natural healing process to treat several medical conditions and post-dental procedures. 

An introduction to PRP therapy?

PRP therapy involves extracting platelets from your blood to stimulate healing. PRP is prepared by drawing your blood sample and running it through a centrifuge machine at high speed to concentrate PRP (platelet-rich plasma). 

This activated PRP concentrate is injected directly into the areas of defect or disease. This releases growth factors that stimulate your body’s natural healing process and increase the number of reparative cells.

When is PRP therapy indicated in dentistry? 

• Bone grafting
• Tooth extraction
• Alveolitis
• Gingivitis
• Implant placing surgeries
• Localized periodontitis
• Treatment of periodontal (gum tissue) disease
• Generalized periodontitis (stages I, II & III)
• Orthodontic treatment to accelerate bone movement 
• TMJ disorders 
• Oral lesions 

What are the medical uses of PRP therapy?

• Chronic pain involving your shoulder, knee, and hip
• Foot and ankle pain
• Lower back pain
• Sacroiliitis (inflammation of the sacroiliac joint that causes severe joint pain)
• Anti-aging treatment, where PRP boosts collagen production to restore your skin’s healthy glow and youthful look
• Hair restoration, since PRP activates the dormant hair follicles and extends your hair’s growth cycle. This dramatically improves your hair texture, thickness, and strength.
• PRP vaginal revitalization, when injected directly into the clitoris and the vagina to improve function.
• To improve sexual health in men through PRP penis shots

What are the benefits of PRP therapy? 

PRP therapy is gaining momentum due to the following benefits:

• The procedure is safe and simple
• Non-invasive procedure since it does not involve any incisions or cuts
• Outpatient procedure and does not require hospitalization
• There is a reduced risk of side effects since it uses your platelets
• It is a painless procedure
• Provides long-lasting results
• It has versatile application
• There is little to no downtime
• Offers quick healing 
• Shortens the recovery period
• Improves osseointegration during implant placement 
• You may not require many post-procedure medication 

Takeaway 

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a revolutionary procedure that formulates platelets through your blood sample. It consists of proteins and growth hormones that enhance your body’s natural healing mechanism. PRP therapy in addition to medical purposes, also finds its application in dentistry. 

Consult your dentist and discuss your expectations, to determine if PRP therapy is the right choice for you.