Quantitative Strategies for Platelet-rich Plasma and Cellular Therapies in Musculoskeletal Applications

Speaker(s)

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  George Muschler, MD

  Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute; Professor
  Cleveland Clinic; Case Western Reserve University

  Nothing to disclose

The purpose of this symposium will be to detail the processes, principles and clinical management of wound healing in the oral and maxillofacial region. Through understanding of current research on the topic, this symposium will address basic biological processes of wound healing. This symposium also will provide more detailed information and discussion on processes such as platelet-derived growth factors, molecular and microscopic mechanisms of epithelialization and angiogenesis and tissue engineering.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the utilization of platelet-rich fibrin in wound healing.
• Understand the mechanisms of tissue engineering in wound healing.
• Describe the molecular and microscopic aspects of wound healing.