Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and A-PRF Pre-Treated Implants in Severe Periodontitis: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Dental Implantology
• Periodontology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Dental implants are optimal for tooth replacement in periodontitis patients.
• Acute periodontitis and infection are contraindications for immediate implants.

Observation:

• A 51-year-old female patient with severe periodontitis underwent treatment with a-PRF-enriched zirconia implants.
• The patient received hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) before and after the implantation procedure.
• HBOT was administered to enhance bone regeneration, promote implant integration, and provide an antiseptic effect.

Findings:

• The combined therapy of a-PRF-enriched zirconia implants and HBOT demonstrated significant bone regeneration and successful implant integration.
• The patient's periodontal disease healed completely within 14 months post-implantation.
• Implants were well-established and stable after six months.

Implications:

• This case suggests a potential new indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in managing severe periodontitis and improving dental implant outcomes.
• The findings support the use of a-PRF-enriched zirconia implants in complex periodontal cases.
• Further clinical research is warranted to validate HBOT as an adjunct therapy for periodontitis and dental implantology.