Effect of homologous PRP on proliferation of human periodontally affected osteoblasts. In vitro preliminary study. Report of a case.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of two concentrations of homologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the proliferative response of osteoblasts derived from a patient with aggressive periodontitis.

METHODS

8.5 ml of venous blood were taken from 1 healthy and non-smoker volunteer. PRP was prepared following the protocol of Curasan. Osteoblasts were derived from alveolar bone chips obtained from a patient with aggressive periodontitis during conventional periodontal surgery and a clinically healthy person during crown lengthening surgical procedure. Cells were grown in 24-well dishes and on day 2 of quiescence were treated with 1% and 5% (v/v) of PRP. The effect on cell proliferation was estimated by measuring [3H] thymidine incorporation. After 48h of incubation, cells were processed to subject to scintillation counting. Counts per minute were determined for each sample.

RESULTS

The addition of 1% and 5% of PRP provoked a statistical significant (p<0.05) increase in cell growth.

CONCLUSIONS

Data revealed significant enhancement of proliferative response of osteoblasts in the presence of PRP, which might serve as a source of growth factors promoting periodontal repair by modulating cell response and activities.