Autologous Blood Concentrates

Since its discovery over two decades ago, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its derivatives have become a mainstay in oral and maxillofacial surgery and, more recently, in other dental specialties as well. As technology continues to allow significant innovation in this field, more and more formulations and products are being discovered and marketed to dentists. In the second edition of this bestselling book, Dr Garg sheds the salesmanship that often swirls around PRP and instead focuses on the science, biology, and clinical applications of this natural biomaterial. Credited as a co-discoverer of PRP, he knows how to break down the science and explain how autologous blood concentrates work to speed healing and promote tissue regeneration. This natural, inexpensive, and safe material has enormous potential in a dental clinic, and Dr Garg wants to make sure every clinician has access to information that is easy to digest and easy to apply. This book is thereby a roadmap to incorporating autologous blood concentrates into clinical practice. The early chapters focus on the biology of what goes on when blood is collected and centrifuged and reintroduced into wound sites as well as how to prepare the different formulations of autologous blood concentrates. The later chapters demonstrate how to use this material in implant surgery, soft and hard tissue healing, facial cosmetics, and other clinical applications to achieve superb outcomes. With a bonus chapter on phlebotomy, this book is the practical manual novices need and experienced clinicians value.

Arun K. Garg, DMD, served as a full-time professor of surgery and director of residency training in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine for nearly 20 years, where he received multiple Faculty Member of the Year awards. He has authored more than a 8 textbooks and over 150 scientific journal articles. He has trained thousands of dentists and dental specialists over the course of his career. Since 2006, he has devoted much of his time and energy to educating and training clinicians on bone grafting and dental implant surgery through Implant Seminars Inc, a company he founded. In addition, he maintains several private practices throughout South Florida. An early adopter and proponent of using dermal fillers and Botox to complement cosmetic dental treatments, in 2011, he cofounded DentaSpa Seminars, which provides education and clinical training in facial rejuvenation procedures designed specifically for dental practitioners.