Unlocking the power of PRP: How platelet-rich plasma from our blood regenerates gums and bone in the jaw

True to our name, Advanced Dental continuously invests in the training and technologies to support the latest clinically proven effective and safe dental treatments. So, the use of PRP is a terrific fit with our range of other sophisticated services in Aliso Viejo, California. 

The ABCs of PRP 

PRP stands for “platelet-rich plasma.” The “platelets” part refers to cells in our blood tasked with healing, repairing wounds, and staunching bleeding. The “plasma” is the liquid part of our blood. “Rich” in this context means to enrich the blood sample by using a special process that unlocks the healing and regenerative properties of the platelets. 

The healing process in dentistry

Our talented and experienced dentist, Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula, and board-certified periodontist, Dr. Joseph C. Yang, can take a sample of your blood and then spin it in a special machine called a “centrifuge.” This step helps to isolate and concentrate the different components in the blood. We then collect the concentrated PRP and apply it to areas of the mouth that could use regeneration and healing. It is considered a safe therapy (because it uses the patient’s blood) and an effective and helpful adjunct for a wide range of treatments.

Applications at our office include soft tissue (gums) or hard tissue (bone) grafting. These procedures may be recommended to repair gums that have sustained damage due to periodontal disease. Or, they may be recommended as a “preparatory” step prior to the placement of dental implants. Patients whose jaws have sustained bone loss may need to build up that hard tissue to adequately support implants and facilitate predictable healing of fusion of the implant to the rest of the jawbone. 

The PRP can be applied in a minimally invasive, gentle, and efficient manner. As a conservative or tissue-preserving process, Drs Tiruveedula and Yang also help patients avoid the undesirable side effects and complications associated with more aggressive, traditional cutting and surgical techniques.

To find out more and to discover our truly advanced approach to dentistry, schedule an appointment at our office in Aliso Viejo, CA. Call Advanced Dental at (949) 289-9993 today.

Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula

Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula

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Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. After advanced training at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, she relocated to Orange County, CA in 2015. Dr. Chitra is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. Committed to continuous education, she provides top-quality dental services using the latest advancements.

Dr. Joseph C. Yang

Dr. Joseph C. Yang

Dr. Joseph C. Yang has over 30 years of dental practice experience. He earned his B.S. from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and his D.D.S. from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He then had a distinguished 30-year career as a U.S. Naval Dental Officer, including a residency in Periodontology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Yang is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Periodontology. As a board-certified Periodontist, he has performed thousands of successful periodontal and implant procedures. He is also a renowned lecturer and trainer in the latest implant and periodontal techniques worldwide.