Breakthrough In Gum and Bone Regeneration
Using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
By Dr. Stewart I. Perim, D.D.S., M.S.
Of PENINSULA PERIODONTICS & ORTHODONTICS

Periodontal diseases, also known as gum disease, are some of the most common infections in the United States. In fact, more than 75% of American adults over
age 35 have some form of periodontal diseases. Periodontal diseases are painless
until their advanced stages. If left untreated, these diseases can result in bad breath; red, swollen and bleeding gums; and eventually, tooth loss. In fact, periodontal diseases are the leading cause of adult tooth loss.

Gum and Bone Regeneration - Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck around your neck. With periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone is destroyed and pockets develop. Eventually, if too much bone is lost, the teeth
will need to be extracted. A periodontal regenerative procedure re-grows the bone
supporting your teeth that has been destroyed. These procedures can reverse some of the damage by regenerating lost bone and tissue. During this procedure, your
periodontist folds back the gum tissue and removes the disease causing bacteria. Bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage your body’s natural ability to regenerate bone and tissue.

PRP (Autologous Plasma Rich Plasma) - PRP has recently caught the interest of Periodontal, Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons as well as other specialties that deal with bone healing because of its proven ability to enhance bone regeneration. The science of growth factors used in bone grafting has proven to be the most influential element in attaining the best outcomes for periodontal regeneration of bone, dental implants and soft tissue grafts. Platelets are small disks formed in the blood. Platelets adhere to uneven or damaged surfaces. Using a very small amount of your own blood (5-10ml), PRP can easily be prepared at time of procedure. PRP is made through the separation of whole blood. Once activated, concentrates of your own blood speed and enhance soft tissue or bone repair. The application of your own concentrated platelets as Platelet Gel provides a release of concentrated wound healing growth factors as a network of fibrin (fiber repair) works to provide blood clotting and speed wound healing. Platelet Growth Factors provide improved bone regeneration, hasten bone maturity, enhanced angiogenesis (blood vessel formation), increased collagen content (body building blocks), enhanced wound strength, reduction in pain, and reduction in infection. All of this leads to hastened and improved healing with improved bone integrity. In summation, Platelet Gel is a surgical phenomenon.

MAGGIE’S MEMO:
Drs. Perim and Perez-Mera of PENINSULA PERIODONTICS & ORTHODONTICS have specialty training in orthodontics (children and adults), periodontics, dental implants, and T.M.J. therapy. For an appointment, call 410-742-8686.

MAGGIE SAYS:
Patients of PENINSULA PERIODONTICS & ORTHODONTICS praised the gentleness of their care and especially the fabulous results! Call PENINSULA PERIODONTICS & ORTHODONTICS to set up a free screening for you or your children and create a beautiful smile for life! Don’t forget to mention Maggie!