Effect of platelet-rich plasma on temporomandibular joint cartilage wound healing: Experimental study in rabbits

Coskun U., Candirli C., KERİMOĞLU G., TAŞKESEN F.

JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.47, no.2, pp.357-364, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jcms.2018.12.004
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.357-364
  • Keywords: Intraarticular injections, Cartilage, Osteoarthritis, Temporomandibular joint, Platelet-rich plasma, INTRAARTICULAR INJECTION, DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS, ARTICULAR-CARTILAGE, BONE REGENERATION, BASIC SCIENCE, GROWTH-FACTOR, OSTEOARTHRITIS, MODEL, PATHOLOGY, REPAIR
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) cartilage and subchondral bone healing.