Early roots of PPR use lie in Dentristy and Plastic Surgery. Initially, it was thought that platelets act exclusively by forming wound clots. However, we have learned that PRP also heals soft tissue.
Below is a link to dental applications.
http://jada.ada.org/cgi/content/abstract/133/10/1383
Furthermore there are few textbooks on PRP. This book was written by Robert E. Marx, a pioneer of PRP usage.
http://www.amazon.com/Dental-Craniofacial-Applications-Platelet-Rich-Plasma/dp/0867154322
Steven Sampson D.O.
Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
