Influence of Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Alveolar Ridge Preservation

• DOI: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31828b6dc3
• Publication Date: 2013-07-12T22:14:43Z
• Authors: Srisurang Suttapr...; Narit Leepong
• Keywords: Platelet-rich fibrin

Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the influence platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on early wound healing and preservation alveolar ridge shape following tooth extraction. Methods In clinical trial, 20 symmetrical, premolar extraction sockets using split-mouth design were randomly selected with PRF or blood clot. evaluations healing, contour changes, crestal bone resorption performed in dental casts periapical radiographs (T0, initial; T1, 1 week; T2, 2 weeks; T4, 4 T6, 6 T8, 8 weeks). Results Platelet-rich clinically showed soft tissue covering socket orifices first weeks. At week, horizontal buccal aspect (1.07 ± 0.31 mm) significantly less than that control (1.81 0.88 mm). demonstrated tendency enter steady stage after fourth week extraction, whereas group progression contraction still detected through eighth week. Radiographically, overall marginal levels at mesial distal site (0.70, 1.23 comparable (1.33, 1.14 Although faster compared control, no statistically significant difference detected. Conclusions This preliminary result neither better nor enhanced formation socket. use revealed limited effectiveness by accelerated soft-tissue