Platelet Rich Plasma

1. Platelet Rich Plasma Advancements in reconstructive bone grafting procedures

2. Drs. Barbieri, Colameo & Berardo bring to you from Harvest Technologies: • Harvest Technologies:Platelet concentrate system

3. Platelet Rich Plasma • Our office is proud to provide our patients with “cutting edge” developing technologies that accelerate the healing process in the most natural way possible. It is a consistent goal throughout our practice to improve our surgical technique and predictably provide our patients with the very best results possible.   • A recent advancement involves understanding how our own body’s natural growth factors help to accelerate the healing process. This process is currently being applied in our oral reconstruction procedures. • The technique involves the isolation and use of very specific healing factors found in our blood stream and more specifically in our blood cells or platelets.

4. Pre-operative preparation • Individual pre-packaged platelet concentration kits are used for each case • Prior to the induction of anesthesia, 20cc. of the patients blood is removed for processing • The IV line is maintained for anesthesia if desired

5. Intra-operative Technique • Blood sample is collected and placed in the isolation canister • Canisters are inserted into the Harvester Centrifuge

6. Preparation is completed while the procedure is on going • Platelet concentrate complete with platelet rich plasma noted as the dark red precipitate at the bottom of the canister • Concentrate loaded into custom syringe and ready for surgical use

7. Surgical Notes • The platelet concentrate is prepared during the surgical procedure by trained surgical assistants • Platelet concentrates are used with both autogenous and allogeneic graft mediums • When combined with graft mediums, Platelet concentrates allow for easy handling and containment of graft material during surgery • They are used to produce membranes for all graft procedures