PRF: EMPOWERING PERIODONTAL REGENERATION FROM WITHIN
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Keywords
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), Periodontics, Periodontal regeneration
Abstract
In periodontology, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has become a useful add-on therapy with the goal of accelerating periodontal tissue regeneration and repair. PRF is a concentrated form of platelets, growth factors, and cytokines, an autologous preparation made from the patient's own blood. Due to its distinctive makeup, PRF can successfully encourage tissue regeneration and healing after a variety of periodontal procedures. It can enhance the results of treatments like guided tissue regeneration and bone grafting by acting as a natural scaffold to assist with the growth of new bone and connective tissue. PRF has been shown to accelerate soft tissue healing, lessen postoperative pain, and reduce swelling and inflammation. Its use in procedures including implant placement, gingival recession coverage, and flap surgeries have demonstrated enhanced wound healing and aesthetic results. The ability of PRF to create an advantageous milieu rich in cytokines and growth factors aids in improving the results of different periodontal procedures.
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